Chapter 199 Stan? More like satan

The pulsing music throbbed in Marie's head, a counterpoint to the pounding of her own heart. "So," she asked Sarah, her voice barely a whisper, "how do we get me close to him?" Sarah's lips curved into a cunning smile. Spotting Olivia across the room, she nudged Marie and said, "Distraction is key.Watch this." Raising her voice slightly to be heard over the music, Sarah called out, "Olivia, darling! Come check out this new dress I spotted – it's simply dripping with diamonds! Just your style, don't you think?" Olivia, always susceptible to anything sparkly and expensive, turned towards them, a haughty expression on her face."Diamonds, you say? Well, lead the way, Sarah. A girl can't resist a little retail therapy, even at a party." Despite the suspicion flickering in Olivia's eyes, she followed Sarah towards the back of the room, leaving John momentarily alone. This was their chance. Marie took a deep breath, her heart hammering against her ribs. She walked towards John, a nervous