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After dinner, Javier excused himself, leaving Veronica to finish her wine. He walked down the long hallway of the mansion, heading toward the library where everything was planned, every detail thought out. The quiet click of the door shutting behind him sealed him in a room filled with the scent of old books and the hum of their secret plans. Javier sat at the large oak desk, pulling out his phone. There was no time to waste—Beatrice had to be flawless at the Governor’s party. She had to be the center of attention, the envy of every person in that room. If they were going to succeed in bringing Angelo down, She needed to be perfect. His first call was to Pierre, one of the top fashion designers in Paris. The line buzzed for a moment before a smooth voice answered on the other end. “Bons
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