Chapter 97

"Don't act so innocent, Kiara," she sneered, pushing off the counter and stalking closer. "I know you are the masked girl, the height, everything, did you seduce him?. You think you can just waltz in and ruin everything I've worked for? You're nothing but a parasite, latching onto things that aren't yours."

I turned, leaning casually against the counter, and met her gaze head-on. "Interesting theory. You might want to adjust your facts, though. I didn't tell Jason a damn thing. If your little house of cards is crumbling, that's on you."

Her eyes flashed with anger, her hands clenching at her sides. "Don't lie to me. You are a manipulative little—"

"Careful, Joselle," I cut in, my voice sharp enough to make her pause. "You're projecting a bit. Manipulative? Oh, darling, that's rich coming from someone who's built her entire existence on deceit."