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Yes! Maria's barely pretending now. She knows Villanelle knows.

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I've been following this story for years and I'm so glad you're continuing their adventures. I love reading Villanelle's perspective as a refresher from Eve's in the last novel, it really outlines all the behind the scenes of her mind that have been hidden this whole time. Can't wait for the next installment! Thanks Luke

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Luke Jennings, you are a genius writing this from Villanelle's perspective! Villanelle is not to be toyed with and she shows Maria her ruthlessness by pressing on her carotid arteries. Her thoughts about Eve reveal her emotions. Villanelle reflects on the passion they have shared and will do anything to return to that place with Eve. She thinks to herself that she will kill without hesitation to get Eve back. Love it! I am so intrigued by all of this. I can't wait to read more of your excellent writing. Thank you so much!

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I haven't stolen anything. But I take your broader point, and I am now using commissioned artwork on my Substack

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Sshh...

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I'd love to!

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😆 Villanelle buying the perfume and handing the receipt to Maria! "Necessities" I love it!!!🩷

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I only found out on Tuesday about this and read 7 chapters at once and now I've read this one and I will have to wait for the next one instead of reading it all at once. lol I cant wait for the next chapter I am loving this.

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This is such sweet torture. I wait for each instalment but don't click on it straight away so as to draw out the coming pleasure. And with each chapter I find myself anxious that the story will finish too soon. Definitely addicted to Villanelle & Eve. Crazy that Resurrection has helped wipe away the feeling of being gutted when Villanelle died in the TV edition. Thanks Luke.

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Love it! 👏👏👏Villanelle is questioning her conscience when it comes to Eve , I love the way you are allowing us to read from Villanelles perspective. Hell hath no fury when it comes to Villanelle getting her Eve back! God help anyone 😂 she will happily show her monster side , Villanelle is very clever but she is a ticking time bomb . This story keeps reaching new heights can’t get enough! Thanks 🥰 Luke (The Mastermind) ps you described those run down dives in North Finchley perfect in comparison to Belsize Park . Also correct me if I’m wrong did Maria slip up 😂 by saying I’m sure that’s where we put our snitches and witness- protection people ? 💯🔥❤️🎢

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That also was my idea: why would The Twelve house ordinary gangsters and witness protection folks? Doesn't make sense. This entire MI6 operation is amateurish and hopelessly underfunded (receipts? Oh come on...)

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She used the air ticket she was sent!

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Je vous en prie!

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Thank you Ruth

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Thank you!

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Villanelle and the perfume! Reminds me of an Italian business woman I taught English. I asked if she had treated herself to a new lipstick? Treat?! she answered. Make up isn’t a treat, it’s just normal maintenance!

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Ha!

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Absolutely love V! Her depth, feelings for Eve and her spontaneously but intelligent moves.. Absolutely love the last sentences where she answers Maria.. 😍

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