The Woman in the Library

by Sulari Gentill

“How were they going to put him under pressure? Was that why Caroline screamed?” “No. That was supposed to give Whit a reason to initiate a friendship with Cain. Caroline’s idea, apparently. Then they were going to essentially gaslight Cain with similar pranks to—” “To see if he’d kill someone?” I ask incredulous. Justine nods. “Something like that.”

Fucking ew. Nepo/rich family assholes

“I am Sarah Manners. This is my brother Bill. We’re very pleased to meet you.”

Marigold and I are discussing the logistics of escape when the elevator doors open. And so we don’t notice the man in the corner until the doors close again behind us. And then we do. Leo.

???

I stare, thrown off balance by the fact that he’s here. “What are you—?” He smiles. “I thought you might need me.”

??????????