LOGINWhen the police showed up that night, cuffing me in front of everyone, I played my part perfectly. The shock on Annie’s face, the desperation in Jason’s voice—it hurt to see, but I knew it was necessary. The arrest was a performance, orchestrated with Michael’s help and the cooperation of the loc
Laura’s POV The Hawaiian night was soft and warm, the kind that wraps you in a sense of peace, even after the storm. I stood on the balcony of our resort suite, the ocean’s gentle rhythm in the distance, my arms around Annie and Conrad, with Jason at my side. The chaos of the past few hours—the
I opened my mouth, but no words came out. My plan—our plan—had been perfect. Airtight. How had it fallen apart? I looked at Laura, now standing with Jason’s arm around her, her face serene, like she’d never doubted this outcome. Max was still grinning, enjoying my downfall a little too much. “And t
Zoey’s POV The sharp clack of my heels echoed through the cold, sterile hallway of the Hawaiian police station, each step a victory march. Laura Williams Davies was behind bars, waiting to be transferred to New York for her trial, and I couldn’t wait to see her—broken, defeated, stripped of her unt
“Laura Williams Davies,” one of the officers said, his voice cutting through the chatter like a knife. “You’re under arrest for murder.” The world seemed to freeze. Laura’s smile vanished, her face going pale as the officers moved in, pulling her arms behind her back. The click of the handcuffs was
Zoey’s POV It had been months since I swore revenge on Laura Williams Davies, months since she’d humiliated me by firing me in front of everyone, tossing me out like I was nothing. The memory still burned—a sharp, jagged thing that fueled every step I took. Taking down someone like Laura wasn’t e
Adkins leaned back, his face a mask of disbelief and disappointment. “This is a lot to process. Bullying, racism, drug trafficking… these are grave accusations. But with this evidence—” he gestured to my phone and the baggie—“I assure you, the appropriate measures will be taken. Madison will face se
Summer’s eyes lit up again. “Yes! A night out is exactly what we need. Come on, Ann, you deserve this. Let’s go have some fun.” I managed a small laugh, their enthusiasm pulling me out of my funk. “Okay, okay, you win. Let’s do it. But no tequila shots, Sum. You know how you get.” She gasped, mock
Abby POV The familiar creak of the front door echoed through the Pritchards’ mansion as I stepped inside, my duffel bag slung over my shoulder, heavy with more than just clothes. The grand foyer stretched out before me, all marble floors and chandeliers, but it felt colder than I remembered, like t
Her words hit me like a slap, and I stood there, stunned, my mouth opening but no words coming out. I wanted to argue, to tell her she was wrong, that I’d never seen her as anything less. But the truth in her eyes stopped me. Had I been ignoring her reality? Pretending everything was fine because







