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Chapter 7.~. Old scores settled.

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Scarlet’s POV ~

My shoulders sagged and a deep sigh escaped my lips as I glanced at Jade's contemptuous gaze which stirred up old memories.

Her grip on my arm tightened as she spoke, “You're so shameless and brazen, trying to flaunt like you're the queen of the night!”

I swallowed past the lump in my throat as her words stung harder, and it took all of my self control to keep my temper in check.

Jasmine crossed her arm, the soft folds of her fabric gently slipping off her shoulders.

Taking a step towards me, she scoffed, her voice firm and menacing. “Why the hell did you return here, Scarlett? We thought you left the surface of the earth but now… you're back, acting all mighty like some sort of royalty.”

“Who do you think you are, urh? A celebrity?” Jade taunted, her snicker laced with mockery.

“I bet she must have planned all these years to show up at the gala and ball our lungs out with the fake news of her being McKenzie’s granddaughter.. What a showoff. It's high time she knows
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