Chapter 73

Morning light slipped through the heavy curtains in Vivienne’s room. She sat at her vanity, carefully working on her makeup. Looking good stayed at the top of her list, even when she had nowhere to be. She’d been at the estate for days now, and the novelty had worn off. For all its luxury, the mansion felt dull when she had nothing to fill the hours.

While blending concealer under her eyes, her th