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Chapter 50 - Pitiful Performance

Author: Anney GW
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-26 19:10:43
Vienna’s POV

Monica’s eyes flashed for a second. But she quickly pasted on a look of wounded dignity, clutching her pearl necklace.

"How dare you, Warren? After all I’ve done for you, you speak to your poor stepmother like this?" Her voice trembled just enough to make her look like the victim.

I watched her carefully—and in that moment, it hit me. This was where Desiree got her flair for drama. The same practiced self-pity, the same crocodile tears, the same knack for twisting a scene.

I drew in a slow breath, stepping forward, my voice cutting clean through the tension.

"Monica," I said smoothly, my eyes locking onto hers, "if you don’t want the consequences, don’t accuse others of sins you’re guilty of yourself."

Her mouth opened slightly, as if to retort—but nothing came out. For a brief moment, she simply gaped, clearly stunned that I’d dare stand my ground and fire back at her like that.

I tilted my head just slightly, adding with a razor-sharp smile, "Pointing fingers at others w
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