playing oblivious
I kept dancing along with the charade, acting as though I was unaware of Mark’s plans. Pretending to be ignorant was a difficult task, but it was essential to preserving our edge. Every conversation I had with Mark was designed to hide my genuine intentions. “Seven of the clock for dinner?He would inquire, and I would nod while grinning endearingly. I continued to make appearances at public gatherings while discreetly equipping myself with unflinching concentration. My secret weapon was the truth, and I was ready to use it.
Playing Oblivious
steeling the resolve
My resolve grew stronger with each new piece of evidence discovered. With every confirmed discovery tightening our noose, the factions against Mark became more powerful. I often wondered what would happen in the end—a hard-won victory that was getting closer. My passion for justice was only strengthened by my stepsister’s blissful ignorance. The truth would soon surface, exposing the lies Mark so desperately woven across his empire and shattering his façade of invulnerability.
Steeling The Resolve
