CHAPTER 86: SUSAN'S AND EVANS GRAND DESIGN

"And it's no wonder I've managed to ensnare the entire Danvers family," Susan purred, leaning into his touch. "After all, the world is a stage, and I am its greatest actor." As Evans drew her closer, his lips ghosting over her neck, a dangerous gleam entered Susan's eye. "But we mustn't forget, my dear Evans, that our greatest act is yet to come. The Danvers family will fall, and we shall rise from their ashes. We shall rule this city like gods, and our enemies shall kneel before us." Evans's chuckle was low and throaty, his breath hot against her skin. "Yes, my queen," he murmured, his voice husky with desire. "Oh, the pretense I've had to endure," Susan murmured, her lips quirking into a contemptuous smirk. "Acting as if I give a single damn about this wretched family and their petty squabbles. When I confronted Daniel about his treatment of Juliet, when I pretended to be her fierce defender, it was all part of the plan." She arched her neck, inviting Evans's lips to explore furth