Illusion of Control

Lora nodded. "You're right."

"Mom, we're mother and daughter. You've raised me for so many years, and I love you dearly," said Sadie, who was good at being charming and understanding people's feelings.

"So, Mom, you need to trust me, and only me. I'm the only one who can truly help you."

Lora glanced at Sadie and thought, 'Could it be that I really misunderstood her?'

"Can you really get Lucien in