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    • CHAPTER 42: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson, battered from a brutal fight, is brought to an opulent room in the Devil’s Mercy by Zella, a mysterious figure who seems to know the establishment’s unwritten rules. The room’s luxurious details—a waterfall wall, warm stone floors, and silk sheets—contrast sharply with Jameson’s injuries. Despite Avery’s insistence that he rest, Jameson is fixated on the upcoming "Game," where the Proprietor will select participants. His determination to prove himself and win back Vantage for his…
    • CHAPTER 72: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Grayson, Savannah, and Gigi being intercepted by an FBI agent at their driveway. The agent demands identification and attempts to assert authority, but Grayson counters with calculated indifference, refusing to engage on the agent's terms. Savannah defends Gigi when the agent physically restrains her, displaying a sharp, commanding tone. Grayson’s composed demeanor and strategic silence signal his familiarity with power dynamics, while Gigi’s quirky remark about telekinesis adds…
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      CHAPTER 3

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist reflecting on the chaotic weeks spent juggling charity events, school exams, and unanswered calls from Grayson. Amidst this turmoil, they find solace in honing their shooting skills at the Hawthorne estate's private range. Though uncomfortable with firearms, the protagonist recognizes the necessity of self-defense after surviving multiple life-threatening situations since inheriting Tobias Hawthorne's fortune. Nash, their mentor, praises their progress, highlighting…
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      CHAPTER 35

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the group reacting to a tense situation, each character displaying their coping mechanisms: Libby makes coffee, Grayson composes himself, Jameson paces, Nash broods, Xander leaves abruptly, and Eve expresses regret for speaking up. The narrator reassures Eve that her intervention didn’t alter their predicament, as their adversary had already set the stage for their torment. The group grapples with the cryptic reference to the narrator as "the heiress" and the allusion to the…
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      CHAPTER 67

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Avery discovers a suspiciously new USB drive in what was supposed to be an ancient tomb, raising immediate questions about its origin. As she examines it, Eve suddenly appears in the chapel doorway, feigning vulnerability before revealing her true, calculating nature. The tension escalates when Eve pulls a gun on Avery, demanding the USB, while Oren, Avery’s bodyguard, intervenes with his own weapon. The confrontation highlights Eve’s sudden shift from a seemingly fragile ally to a ruthless adversary,…
    • Chapter II – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II begins in the comfortable dining room of the Rawdon residence, where the Judge’s deliberate silence adds weight to the evening's mood. Everyone senses that something important is on his mind, and when he finally reveals the upcoming visit of Frederick Mostyn from England, the announcement ripples through the table. This news, while modest in tone, brings forth a tangle of emotions—from curiosity to hesitation. Mostyn, a relative from the Judge’s mother’s lineage, represents more than…
    • Chapter XXI – The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXI - The woman in the Alcove opens with the narrator caught in a quiet storm of realization. After Mr. Grey’s exit, doubt gnaws at what once felt like certainty. The narrator, who once saw in Miss Grey a figure of suspicion, now begins to grasp the depth of the young woman’s loyalty and love for her father. This growing awareness makes prior assumptions feel fragile, even misguided. Their investigation into Mrs. Fairbrother’s murder, once so focused on uncovering guilt through cold…
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      Part II: Bea

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part II: Bea begins with a sense of disorientation that even writing can’t fully soothe. Putting thoughts on paper is Bea’s only way of processing the impossible—what her life has become since Blanche’s death. Her best friend is gone, and the man she once trusted with her future might be responsible. That realization hasn’t stopped echoing in her head since she woke up locked away, alone, in a hidden room of her own home. Everything about the room reminds her of Eddie—his planning, his taste,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Contents Title Page Copyright Notice Dedication Epigraph Part I: Jane Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Part II: Bea Part III: Jane Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Part IV: Bea Part V: Jane Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter…
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      Capítulo 20

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Capítulo 20 é carregado de uma tensão psicológica intensa, enquanto Lowen lida com o peso das revelações que encontrou no manuscrito de Verity. Ela segura o vaso com força, sentindo o enjoo físico e emocional que a leitura a causou. É como se tivesse sido transportada para aquele momento trágico, como se tivesse testemunhado tudo o que aconteceu com Harper, com Jeremy, e com Verity. O sentimento de impotência e culpa a invade, e Lowen se vê diante de uma escolha angustiante. Deve contar a…
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