Lis Wiehl - Elizabeth Quotes

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Cassidy was watching Elizabeth with something like awe. This was a side to her that Allison hadn't seen before. Cassidy seemed to long for this woman's approval, automatically doing everything a little bigger and better any time Elizabeth's gaze turned in her direction

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In her head, Elizabeth called what she did 'The Game.' The rules were simple: to pretend to be whatever someone else needed until they gave you whatever you needed. After that, there were no rules. The Game was fair, at least to Elizabeth's way of thinking. Anyone could play it. In fact, she was sure most people were playing it; they just didn't like to admit it. Sure, there were a few losers and idiots, suckers who, for whatever reason, didn't mind getting played. And some people were so weak that they played poorly, basically inviting anyone to take advantage of them.

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Living with Grandma had taught Elizabeth the basic rules. At Grandma's she had learned that you were either a giver or a taker, predator or prey. And Cassidy Shaw had all the hallmarks of prey

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Elizabeth's gaze roamed over the V of his shoulders, his strong arms, his black hair silvering at the temples. Yum.

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There were three types of people in the world, Elizabeth believed. Some, like Cassidy, were naïve and full of ridiculous scruples that held them back from ever enjoying life. Others, like that Allison and Nicole, were phonies who pretended to care about others. And some—only a few—were like her. Strong enough to take what they could. And smart enough not to get caught.

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Elizabeth. A killer. A sociopath. A human scorpion. And Cassidy had let her ride on her back.

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