Stephanie sat on a rock by the pond, her mind in turmoil.
This was her favorite spot lately—a quiet, peaceful place where she could be alone. Most importantly, it felt "safe." She had told Theodore about it, and he had assured her there were no secrets around here that she wasn't allowed to see.
How ironic. Just a few days ago, she had been wrongfully accused of being a spy because of Jennifer's setup, and now her own father was actually asking her to become a spy—just like the person Jennifer had falsely accused her of being.
Theodore's suspicions hadn't been unfounded—the Campbell family was definitely dirty.
Emotionally, Stephanie was repulsed by Victor's proposition, but rationally, she knew he was right.
Counting on Theodore's affection to last, or hoping that with his support, s
