Costly Betrayal

With Arthur’s words hitting a nerve in her, Vivienne widened her eyes and denied it. “No way. We don’t have the authority to do that. How could it be us?”

Her eyes welled up in tears. “I understand the urgency of the matter, but it’s no reason for you to put the blame on us.”

Restless, Arthur kneaded his temples instead of comforting Vivienne like he used to.

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