intrigue
nounA secret or deceptive scheme; also the interest such mystery arouses.
Secret scheme
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nounSkillful handling or adjustment, sometimes involving unfair or deceptive control.
Skillful handling
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surreptitious
adjectiveDone secretly to avoid notice or disapproval.
ulterior
adjectiveHidden beyond the stated or obvious purpose, especially of a motive.
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