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Chapter 0259
That evening, I met with Nicholas and Julian in one of the sitting rooms. Julian had unfurled the
blueprints to the palace out on one of the small tables. Now, he was holding a cup of coffee in each hand.
He likely hadn’t been to sleep yet.
Neither had Nicholas, though he was running on adrenaline instead of caffeine.
“With Jane escalating in violence, we have to move quicker as well,” Nicholas said. “We need to put a
plan into action as soon as possible.”
“We need a plan first,” Julian said. “You are skipping steps.”
Nicholas pushed a hand through his hair.
“There has to be something we can do,” I said. “I’m tired of waiting around for Jane to make her move.
We’re constantly on the back foot.”
“Piper’s right,” Nicholas said. “We need to go on the assertive. Stop playing defense and go on offense
instead.”
“Take the fight to them?” Julian asked with a smirk. “Surely you all haven’t forgotten my initial plan from
weeks ago. Sneaking into Terry’s mansion and snooping around.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“We barricaded the tunnel,” I said.
“I’m not talking about a tunnel. I’m talking about holding an event in Terry’s mansion. Then snooping
around when their backs are turned.”
Nicholas and I glanced at each other.
1 remembered Nicholas had been vehemently against this plan at the start. Now however, he seemed
less so.
Julian waited. I waited too. When Nicholas didn’t object to anyway, Julian prompted, “You’re going to let
me suggest it this time?”
What can I do? Nicholas crossed his arms.
He clearly wasn’t happy, but he was willing to go along with anything
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too close. She very nearly sneaked past our defenses if Mark hadn’t been the
Five will always be in danger so long as Jarse and Terry have
ed to bring fan and Terry down as feet co
My heart was warm, listening to Nicholas so valiantly willing to protect Elva and me.
Julian smiled. “It’s about time you came around to this idea, brother. Even last night you said no.”
“That had been before Jane. Before the attack.”
Julian nodded, understanding.
“Great. I’ve been leaning on the producers for a while now, putting this idea in their ear,” Julian said. “So
it shouldn’t be too difficult to get them to line everything up and move quickly.”
“You’ve been pitching this idea to them, even though I opposed it?” Nicholas asked.
“Of course.” Julian shrugged. “Like I’m going to let your misguided orders get in the way of my best–laid plans. I knew you’d come around eventually. I wanted to be ready. Now, we’re ready.”
Julian was true to his word. The next afternoon, all of the candidates were called down into the parlor room for some announcements. Gossip was rampant among the girls. Many were whispering about how the next event would take them away from the palace grounds.
“I’m ready for a change of scenery,” Tiffany said.
“Careful,” Olivia replied. “If you make it to Luna, you will hardly ever leave.”
“The palace is beautiful, don’t get me wrong,” Tiffany amended. “But… surely the Luna gets to go to a party somewhere else once in a while?”
“She does,” Susie said, softly.
“I would be comfortable staying,” Olivia said. “Though, of course, I would go wherever the Luna is
needed.”
“I will go wherever Nicholas decides,” Lilliana added.
Nearly everyone rolled their eyes.
Ever since Nicholas had overheard Lilliana be cruel to me and then called her out, Lilliana has fully reverted to her agreeable flower routine, even when Nicholas wasn’t around.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe was likely nervous now, like Nicholas might be hiding around the corner ready to hear her true self
and not the act she put on.
stepped onto the stage platform and tapped on his microphone, gaining our attention.
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anticipating what our next event will be. Nathan said I’m st
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At the sound of that name, all the blood drained from my face.
“Ladies, please welcome Terry among us.”
The girls politely clapped. I did too, even though I wanted to run up and kick him in the shins.
“Thank you. Thank you. You are very kind,” Terry said. He walked toward us and took turns placing his
hand on each of our shoulders. Only Susie and Tiffany visibly slunk away from his touch. I steeled myself,
counting the seconds until it was over. Even Olivia seemed tenser than normal.
I’m glad the other girls at least had the good sense to know something was wrong with this man, even if
he wasn’t actively trying to take control of their lives.
“Allow me to be the one to announce the event, Nathan,” Terry called out.
Nathan obliged with a nod.
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