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Intro. 1973. When Valérie first arrives at Le Rempart des Béguines, she enters Diana’s world — a world of refinement, beauty, and mystery. Diana, her father’s new wife, is unlike anyone Val has ever known. She is elegant, confident, and commanding, the kind of woman who seems to control every glance and gesture. Her house, filled with art and silence, reflects her — polished, self-contained, but hiding something cold beneath the surface. At first, Diana plays the role of a gracious stepmother, guiding Val into her new surroundings. She gives her fine clothes, speaks to her as an equal, and introduces her to her cultured friends. For Val, this attention is intoxicating. Coming from a modest background, she looks up to Diana with admiration and awe, wanting to impress her and to be accepted by her. But as their relationship deepens, the tone begins to shift. Diana’s affection becomes more intense, more personal, and at times, unsettling. Her compliments linger, her gaze holds Val’s a

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