Chapter 12

Archie's hand shot out, closing around Faustina's throat.

"Do you remember," he hissed, his voice like grinding glass, "what I told you about my bottom line?"

Faustina clawed at his hand, her eyes wide with terror. "She's dirty now, Archie! Why can't you just look at me?"

His grip tightened. "You think you're worthy of being compared to her?"

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