(Karis's pov)
I slowly averted my eyes from him, not wanting to fall for his words. I wanted to make Xander pay and regret but conniving with his rival seemed to be too low for me.
"I am not hurt, you have no idea what you are talking about." I refused to agree with Skyler. There was a reason why Xander and Camilla had an adverse reaction to him. There was a possibility he wanted to use me against Xander. I was not going to be someone's pawn in a death game.
"I know exactly what I am talking about. Your eyes say it all. They lack the lustrous glow they should have, no matter how you deny it, there is something deep inside you that knows I am right." The way Skyler spoke was as if he knew me better than anyone; he knew of my darkest desires.
"I simply came here to return the pendant. The actual worth is just a little bit over 600 thousand, but the person who sold it to the auction has no idea of its worth." I mentioned trying to get back to the topic we were primarily
