Take the money and run, Marie! Even if she refuses, Marija is capable of spreading the rumor that it was her - better to own it and get paid. Plus I suspect in this Vienna, it definitely would raise her profile.
"I was hidden from view and from precipitation. I was even hidden from time." -- great line!
Awesome chapter, Kate. A little bit of release of tension with the request for Marie to take the fall for the image. I agree with Troy and Alexander -- take the money! What's the worst that could happen...!(??!)
What if the woman depicted by the tabloid was actually Marie, and she didn't remember? Am I completely off here (lol)? Anyways, great read, as always, Kate! I want more :)
Nice work DKW!…a bit late to this section but got it done anyway. And the two green dresses, initially the color of envy for Marie, now the tarnish and stain of cheap faux gold. On to the next chapter!!!
Take the money and run, Marie! Even if she refuses, Marija is capable of spreading the rumor that it was her - better to own it and get paid. Plus I suspect in this Vienna, it definitely would raise her profile.
You’re definitely a survivor in this environment, Troy. You know how to work all the angles!
The morning after the night before, edging Marie unto a slippery slope to some scandal or catastrophe...?
Nicely done and a great hook!
I love the way you articulate it, Veronika! Thanks a lot. :)
Negotiate a hefty sum and leverage the publicity! Marie, the talk of the town. ;)
Such great advice! I really wish Marie had you and Troy as her pals in Vienna!!
What a shocking turn of events! I love how the same color dresses acted as a premonition for what was to come. Pauvre Marie!
Thanks Nadia! Yeah, not a fun situation!!
"I was hidden from view and from precipitation. I was even hidden from time." -- great line!
Awesome chapter, Kate. A little bit of release of tension with the request for Marie to take the fall for the image. I agree with Troy and Alexander -- take the money! What's the worst that could happen...!(??!)
I mean, does she even have a choice??!
Thanks Nathan. Appreciate it and the quote. Time as our ever-present friend...
Very true. I doubt she has a choice at all!
What if the woman depicted by the tabloid was actually Marie, and she didn't remember? Am I completely off here (lol)? Anyways, great read, as always, Kate! I want more :)
I think I need to work plot outlines with you next time first 😆 That would be better!
There's a chance this incident could spark some madness to come though...
Thanks Silvio!!
Nice work DKW!…a bit late to this section but got it done anyway. And the two green dresses, initially the color of envy for Marie, now the tarnish and stain of cheap faux gold. On to the next chapter!!!
Always catching the symbols! And even expanding them, the perfect critic. Thanks Brian!
A great chapter. You generated the sudden excitement so deftly!
Thanks Jeffrey!
The knell compels.
:)
I just like that word!
This is just compelling reading, it really is.
Thanks Jon! So happy you're enjoying it.