Episode Fifty-two

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Delilah turned to her, arching a perfectly sculpted brow. "Stunt?" Her lips curled into a smirk. "I prefer to call it leveling the playing field. They were the ones who decided to play dirty. I simply ensured their actions didn’t go unnoticed." Ruby chuckled, her voice low and raspy. "I’ll give you credit for subtlety. That coffee dispenser trick? Brilliant. Disgusting, but brilliant." Delilah didn’t answer immediately. Her gaze drifted to the bustling café, her expression softening as Helen moved effortlessly behind the counter. Helen handed a latte to a customer with a bright smile, her hands firm and her presence polished. "Sometimes," Delilah said, her voice barely above a whisper, "it’s not about brute force. It’s about knowing when to act—and how. This wasn’t about ruining t

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