Outsmarting the Princess

“Ms. Barlow, it's not surprising that you have such a habit, but I don't.” Cora gave her the side-eye. “The keycard was given to me by Mr. Mercer. Mr. Lockwood is aware and has given his permission.”

Tessa clenched her teeth in anger.

D*mn it, why didn't Mr. Mercer give me one?

Cora then added in surprise, “Ms. Barlow, is that why you're surfing on your phone? Because you don't have the key?”

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