Revenge is Sweet
"You are the cruelest man I've ever met! What pleasure do you get out of hurting me like this?"
The sarcasm on Michael's face vanished at her remarks, replaced with his own boiling rage. He said icily, "Exactly what have I hurt, Estel?" Without irony, he grinned and said, "Since you're not in love with me, it must be your pride, right?" "You should remember that pride usually goes before a fall!"
Estel's tears had turned to sobs, and she hid her face from Michael as she moaned, "Damn you! I hate you." Michael!"