Warmth 79

"I guess it's fine," he said with a sigh. "She already knew most of it anyway. And if she were to betray us tomorrow…" He paused, lifting a hand before Adeline could interrupt. "Not saying she will. But if she did, it wouldn't really matter whether or not she knew about the herbs or our trip to Vegas. She wouldn't need them to sell us out."

"All she has to do is tell your uncles that we're pretending to be engaged and that I'm helping you to bring them to justice."

Adeline bit her lip, nodding slowly. She understood his concerns, but she still believed Evelyn would never do something like that.

"Well, I'm going to go get ready now," she said, gesturing towards the bathroom.

Enzo hummed in acknowledgment, watching as she turned and walked off.

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