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Chapter 5: Ellen’s Resistance
Chapter 5 reveals an unprecedented challenge for Em in the dimly lit basement of the Harris household: a captive who refuses nourishment for three days. Ellen Craslow, despite her deteriorating physical state, steadfastly declines the food and water offered to her, a refusal that leaves Em frustrated and perplexed. Unlike previous captives, such as Cary Dressler and Castro, who complied more readily, Ellen’s resistance is something Em has never encountered before, testing the limits of her control and…-
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CHAPTER 49: GRAYSON
The chapter follows Grayson Hawthorne and Acacia as they return to the bank to access a safe-deposit box. Acacia presents the decoy key Grayson had swapped earlier, but it fails to open the box, just as he had planned. The bank manager is about to deny them access when Savannah unexpectedly produces a second key from a chain around her neck, surprising everyone, including Grayson. This twist disrupts Grayson's carefully laid plans, leaving him momentarily stunned by the unforeseen development. Grayson's…-
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CHAPTER 49
The chapter opens with a tense moment as the protagonist, Avery, discovers a chilling message—"DON’T TRUST ANYONE"—projected from a crystal. The warning fills her with dread, and she immediately seeks clarification from Jameson and Grayson, wondering if it’s a cryptic clue. Jameson examines the crystal further and finds the faint letters "Fin," suggesting the game is over. Avery struggles to accept this, questioning whether the USB drive they found earlier might still hold significance, but Jameson…-
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CHAPTER 48: GRAYSON
The chapter opens with Grayson returning to the Grayson house, where Gigi and Savannah react to his presence with mixed emotions. Gigi is morose about their mother's isolation in the library, while Savannah is openly hostile, ordering Grayson to wait outside. Gigi confides in Grayson about her family's dynamics, revealing her mother's retreat to the library and Savannah's obsession with basketball. Grayson, meanwhile, struggles with his growing attachment to the girls, recognizing the danger of emotional…-
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CHAPTER 48
The chapter opens with the discovery of a cryptic pencil sketch on the label of a rare 1973 Chateau Margaux bottle from Tobias Hawthorne’s collection. The drawing depicts a teardrop-shaped crystal, sparking curiosity about its significance. While Grayson initially guesses it might relate to jewelry, the protagonist recalls seeing similar crystals elsewhere and deduces they are part of a chandelier. This realization narrows their search to one of the eighteen crystal chandeliers in Hawthorne House,…-
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CHAPTER 47: GRAYSON
Grayson is consumed by fear that the contents of his father's safe-deposit box may reveal damning evidence about Sheffield Grayson's activities, including surveillance of Avery, a plane bombing attempt, and a longstanding vendetta against the Hawthorne family. The name on the ID he holds seems to confirm his suspicions, prompting him to prevent Gigi and Savannah from accessing the box. Determined to vet the contents first, Grayson devises a plan to switch the keys, slipping the real one into his pocket…-
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CHAPTER 46: GRAYSON
The chapter opens with Grayson riding in a car with Gigi, whose reckless driving prompts him to comment on her poor skills. Their conversation quickly shifts to Gigi probing Grayson about his relationship with Savannah, noting their strange behavior around each other. She directly accuses him of still having feelings for Savannah, which Grayson vehemently denies. Instead, he describes his supposed girlfriend as smart, unpredictable, and someone who makes him feel accepted despite his imperfections. Gigi…-
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CHAPTER 45: JAMESON
Jameson finds himself in a modest office with Zella and Branford, facing the enigmatic Proprietor of the Mercy. A large, metal-covered book on the desk immediately captures their attention, its significance clear from the others' reactions. The Proprietor dismisses Avery and Rohan, leaving the trio to discuss their purpose. Jameson notes the Proprietor's unremarkable appearance, contrasting with his formidable reputation, and senses the gravity of the moment as the man asserts they know why they’ve been…-
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CHAPTER 44: JAMESON
Jameson ventures alone into an opulent setting adorned with chiffon canopies, where he encounters a woman dressed in historical attire. Despite noticing his injuries, she offers help, but Jameson declines, focused on his purpose—placing a short-term bet. His mind races through strategic options, ultimately settling on a high-stakes wager about wheat prices, drawing on forbidden knowledge from a past event in Prague. This choice reflects his penchant for risk and desire to surprise the Proprietor,…-
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CHAPTER 43: JAMESON
Jameson and Avery find themselves in a mysterious establishment called the Devil’s Mercy, where Jameson, despite being injured, focuses on his goal: accessing a leather-bound book of high-stakes wagers. The bartender, adorned with a distinctive ring, offers them soup and spirits, but Jameson is intent on the book, which contains centuries of bets on everything from social scandals to life-and-death outcomes. The atmosphere is tense, with other patrons observing their interaction, and Jameson senses the…-
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