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[ SOFIA’S POV ]The second the car door clicked shut and we pulled away from the gala, I couldn't hold it back anymore. I slumped against the leather seat and let out a sharp, jagged laugh that filled the quiet interior."What did you do, Sofia?" my father’s voice cut through the dark. He wasn't laughing."Nothing," I said, checking my reflection in the compact mirror and smoothing my stray hair. "I just made sure tonight would be memorable. For everyone.""I asked what you did!" he barked, his hand slamming against the armrest.I rolled. "Relax. I just gave Iris a little push. A drug, Father. Just a little something to make her... friendly. Luke Riggo has been salivating over her all night. Isn't it better if she ends up in his bed instead of thinking she can keep her claws in what’s mine?"My father went deathly still. He looked at me like I was a stranger, or a ticking bomb. "You’re so foolish, Sofia. So incredibly dumb. I did not raise you to be this blind. Do you honestly think Sa

[ IRIS’S POV ]Salvatore had left for an important meeting in the early hours of the morning, but not before instructing Anton to drop me off back at the Russo Estate.The car ride was silent, but my body was screaming. I felt so sore that every movement was an ordeal, and walking was genuinely difficult. Salvatore had nearly crippled me, leaving me with a physical reminder of every moment we’d spent together in that room.I tried to keep my stride steady as I crossed the foyer, but I didn't even make it to the stairs before a sharp voice cut through the air."Where are you coming from? Where did you sleep?"Sofia’s voice rang out from the landing above. She was leaning against the railing, her eyes narrowed and searching.I didn't even stop, though the effort of climbing the stairs made my muscles ache. "I don’t understand, Sofia. What has that got to do with you?""When I ask you a question, Iris, you answer me," she snapped, her heels clicking on the hardwood as she descended to me