Chapter 71

• Vanessa’s smile faltered, her expression darkening. "I don’t think you understand how serious this is, Sylvia. I’m giving you a chance to walk away from this with your life intact. All you have to do is play along."
• Sylvia laughed bitterly. "You can threaten me all you want, Vanessa, but I’m not afraid of you. You’re just a desperate woman trying to cling to whatever power you have left."
• Vanessa’s eyes narrowed, and she straightened up, glancing at Donny. "I don’t think she understands the consequences of saying no."