(Juliette's POV)
Claire laughed softly and shook her head at Bianca.
"That's very thoughtful of you," she said. "Just make sure you don't let Juliette down. She's been nothing but patient and generous with you."
"Of course." Bianca smiled wide, her voice full of warmth. "I'm so grateful. I really am."
She looked grateful. She sounded grateful. But I'd known that face long enough to read what was underneath it - that small, quiet calculation sitting behind her eyes like a coin at the bottom of a glass.
Knox was still in his chair. He wasn't looking at Claire or Bianca. He was looking at me.
I stood up and picked up the wine glass Bianca had set in front of me.
The corner of Bianca's mouth pressed down just slightly. She was waiting. I could see it in the way she'd gone very still, th
