Chapter 46

Maeve’s POV

Flash back

"I don’t need you to do the heavy lifting, Maeve," he’d said, his voice a smooth, oily purr.

"I just need you to be my eyes and ears. Every milestone, every scout meeting, every offer that puts Lucas one step closer to the top—you tell me first. I’ll handle the rest. I'll make sure those opportunities... evaporate."

I remembered the cold sweat prickling my neck.

"Why? Why do