The disgust in his eyes hurt more than any weapon.Just then, Ava, who'd been "trembling" in Vincent's arms, looked up at me, her eyes wet with tears."Isabella, sister, please, stop…" she said weakly, her voice was weak, already starting to break. “I know you hate me, but you can’t deny the truth… I saved Vincent’s life. All our lives, I’ve let you have everything—the clothes, the awards, the jewelry. But not him. I’m not giving up Vincent.”As she spoke, she pulled away from Vincent and walked toward me, reaching for my hand like she was about to beg.“If you think this is my fault, then hit me! Go on!”The second she was close, something in her eyes changed. They went cold. Vicious.Where Vincent couldn’t see, her fingers dug into my arm.Pain shot through me. I tried to pull away, but she suddenly threw herself backward, slamming her body hard against the sharp corner of the desk."Ahhh—!"A bloodcurdling scream echoed through the study.It happened so fast I couldn't even react.A
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