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CHAPTER 7
The chapter opens with a tense encounter between Grayson Hawthorne and Avery, where Grayson's controlled demeanor cracks upon seeing Eve, a girl who strikingly resembles his late love, Emily. Grayson initially believes he's hallucinating, revealing his fragile mental state and past struggles. Avery physically grounds him, insisting Eve is real and explaining her connection to Toby, Grayson's adopted uncle. The revelation that Eve is Toby's biological daughter—and thus shares Emily's bloodline—adds…-
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CHAPTER 11
The chapter opens with the narrator observing Eve's competitive nature and her seamless integration into Hawthorne House during a game of Chutes and Ladders. Eve's presence notably affects Grayson, hinting at underlying tensions. Jameson, ever the provocateur, teases the narrator about their placement in the game while subtly masking his concern for Grayson. The rooftop setting becomes a backdrop for deeper conversations, with the narrator expressing worry over Grayson's emotional state, suggesting his…-
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CHAPTER 8
The chapter opens with the protagonist allowing Eve, a mysterious newcomer, to use their shower, a decision driven by the desire to keep her under surveillance. Tensions rise as Jameson, shirtless and in the protagonist's bed, notices Eve, while Grayson struggles to look away from the bathroom door. The protagonist observes the brothers' reactions—Jameson's guarded poker face and Grayson's obvious discomfort—hinting at unresolved emotions tied to Eve's resemblance to Emily, a figure from their past.…-
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CHAPTER 9
The chapter opens with the protagonist withholding information about a mysterious disk from Eve, rationalizing that it might be insignificant. The emotional weight of Eve's arrival at Hawthorne House is palpable as Mrs. Laughlin, her great-grandmother, reacts tearfully to seeing her. The protagonist grapples with guilt and the unspoken truth that Eve belongs there, while also giving Jameson and Grayson space to process their trauma. The scene sets the tone for the chapter's exploration of secrets and…-
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CHAPTER 10
The chapter opens with the protagonist being introduced to the Hawthorne family's unique version of Chutes and Ladders by Xander, which involves physical challenges and strategic elements rather than a traditional board game. As the protagonist heads to the Versailles wing to convince Eve to participate, they encounter Grayson, whose presence triggers a flashback to a past event where he heroically saved a toddler from drowning. The tension between Grayson and Eve is palpable, with the protagonist noting…-
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CHAPTER 12
The chapter opens with Avery finding solace in Jameson's presence after a night of unsettling dreams about her mother, Toby, and fire. Her morning is interrupted by her sister Libby's outrage over another provocative cowboy hat gifted by Nash, sparking a heated denial of their romantic connection. Libby insists she is "deficient in love," refusing to acknowledge any feelings for Nash, despite Avery's teasing. The lighthearted moment shifts when Oren arrives with a mysterious, heavily screened envelope…-
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CHAPTER 13
The chapter opens with the protagonist gathering Grayson, Xander, and Eve in the library to reveal a mysterious disk and a cryptic message. Eve reacts with hesitation, sensing the disk's significant value, while Grayson notes the absence of a ransom demand. The protagonist reflects on three possible motives for Toby's kidnapping, with revenge emerging as the most likely. The group decodes the message, linking it to the tragic Hawthorne Island fire decades earlier, which claimed three lives—an event tied…-
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CHAPTER 14
The chapter opens with the group reconvening in the library to analyze the mysterious envelope, message, and disk. Avery confidently dismisses the Rooney family as suspects in Toby's disappearance, citing their violent tendencies but lack of concrete knowledge about his survival. Grayson similarly clears his estranged Grayson relatives, though his claim about Sheffield Grayson's whereabouts is a carefully constructed lie to conceal his father's death. The conversation shifts to the remaining suspect—the…-
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CHAPTER 15
The chapter opens with the protagonists traveling in an SUV, accompanied by bodyguards, as tensions rise between brothers Jameson and Grayson. Jameson questions Grayson's decision to delay his return to Harvard, implying his stay is motivated by concern for Eve, a vulnerable newcomer to their circle. Grayson defends his choice, citing a threat against their family, but Jameson remains skeptical, warning him not to confuse Eve with Emily, a figure from their past. The exchange reveals Grayson's internal…-
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CHAPTER 16
The chapter opens with a tense walk down a driveway as the characters grapple with the emotional fallout of a confrontation with Skye, their mother. Jameson masks his pain with sarcasm, joking about being conceived for the Hawthorne fortune, while Grayson internalizes his hurt, insisting he can handle himself. The siblings' dynamic is fraught with unspoken tension, highlighted by a silent staring contest between Grayson and Jameson, revealing their shared but unacknowledged anguish. The narrator, observing…-
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