- SERAPHINE
I found Declan by the bar, looking like he was bored out of his mind while a city councilman bent his ear about zoning laws. The moment he saw me, he made a polite excuse and stepped away.
"You look like you just ate the canary," he said, handing me a fresh napkin. "What happened?"
"I think I broke her," I said, my voice low. "I didn't mean to go that hard, but... seeing her there, wearing the jewelry he probably bought with my money? I couldn't help it."
"Did she give anything up?"
"She’s terrified and jealous, Declan. She’s not just scared of me—she’s scared of losing him. She’s holding onto that marriage like a sinking ship."
Declan nodded, his expression unreadable. "Good. Fear and jealousy is a better motivator than loyalty. If she’s scared of losing him, we can make
