Chapter 66
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She drugged her mother's rivals and their daughters and robbed them and took a map of a gold mine
The dimly lit speakeasy buzzed with excitement as our heroine, now known as Vera, sipped her gin rickey and surveyed the room. Her eyes landed on a familiar face – her father's longtime rival, Mr. Thornton. A plan began to form in her quick-thinking mind.
Vera approached Mr. Thornton with the confidence of a seasoned socialite, her accent perfectly disguising her true identity. She engaged him in conversation, her photographic memory recalling every detail she'd ever overheard about his business dealings. As the night wore on and the drinks flowed freely, she steered the conversation towards his latest acquisitions.
Mr. Thornton, loosened by alcohol and flattered by the attention of a beautiful young woman, began to boast about a recent shipment of rare gemstones and a substantial amount of cash he'd acquired. Vera's eyes glittered with interest, though not for the reasons he assumed.
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