68 #Mariane is staying with Brandon

“You don't know how happy I am that you finally chose me over her.” Marine chimed, clinging her body to Brandon from the back seat of the car. Her voice was filled with relief and a hint of triumph, as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders. She had been waiting for this moment for so long, hoping that he would see her worth and choose her over me.

"Marine," I warned, glaring at her from the rearview mirror. “Stop dreaming and sit quietly, or it might take me long to throw you out of my car,” I warned her harshly, my frustration evident in my voice. I couldn't bear to listen to her gloating any longer.

“You can't,” Marine said, angeringly staring at me with defiance in her eyes. "

“Try me..." I said back with a smirk, my confidence growing as I held her gaze. "Now, keep quiet, sit still, and don’t test my patience." Marine's face flushed with anger as she clenched her fists, but she reluctantly complied with my command. The tension in the car was palpable, and I couldn't help