Chapter 24- The Sound of Seals

Isabella stood in the doorway like a verdict. Pearls, silk, that slow smile that used to make me think she liked me for reasons softer than ownership. Mr. Bell stood beside her, the E on his ring catching the light like a promise. They both smelled like expensive decisions.

Adelaide didn’t flinch. ...

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Chapters

1. Chapter 1- The Runaway Groom

2. Chapter 2- The Wedding Night

3. Chapter 3- The Morning After

4. Chapter 4- The Blackwell Matriarch

5. Chapter 5- Rumors And Whispers

6. Chapter 6- The Drive

7. Chapter 7- The Conservatory

8. Chapter 8- Glass and Smoke

9. Chapter 9- Collateral

10. Chapter 10- Counterstrike

11. Chapter 11- The Meeting After

12. Chapter 12- The Stage

13. Chapter 13-The Warehouse

14. Chapter 14- Matches and Mirrors

15. Chapter 15- Sparks

16. Chapter 16- The Safe Room

17. Chapter 17- Seconds To Burn

18. Chapter 18- The First Cuts

19. Chapter 19- Paper and Confession

20. Chapter 20- The Name At The Top

21. Chapter 21- Ink and Breath

22. Chapter 22- The Trustee's Box

23. Chapter 23- The Books that Keep Secrets

24. Chapter 24- The Sound of Seals

25. Chapter 25- The Plan that Almost Worked

26. Chapter 26- When the House Burns, We Make Fire

27. Chapter 27- When the Mirror Breaks

28. Chapter 28- The Push

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