My Darling Superstar
Emily’s chest tightened further, the rage bubbling over, but Nancy’s men behind her remained still, expressionless statues of obedience.
Nancy suddenly stopped laughing, letting the silence hang, sharp as a knife. Then she spoke, calm but venomous.
“You see, Emily. Money works all the time. You cannot call me a murderer if I’m not the one holding the weapon, right? And no matter what, no one dares point a finger at me. Who are you going to cry to? Justin? Oopssiee! Charles is still in the hospital.”
Emily’s voice cracked with fury. “But Justin is also your friend, Nancy! Do you forget?”