Sweet Vengeance

urning hot and furious, but it still felt raw and bruised by the news. She had to do something. To ensure that Cassandra and Daniel experienced the repercussions of

chosen to betray Lily with, or at least the one who had captured his heart. She was clueless as to why Cassandra had initially dated him

no? Would she make an effort to clarify? It made no difference. There was nothing to excuse what had occurred. But ev

ties, exclusive social circles, and pricey art were all things Cassandra had always appreciated. She would naturally be here, surrounded by luxury and

ad no idea what to anticipate. An altercation? A scene? Or perhaps she would just

f this. Before long, she was able to identify her. Cassandra was standing next to a display, laughing with some well-known guests, and she looked stunning. Her beautiful outfit h

omething stopped her from confronting Cassandra head-on and exposing her for who she was.

on the shoulder

ys found mysterious. He was distinct from his sister, even though he shared her keen features. Something mo

" He had a nice, sligh

d occasionally crossed paths at social gatherings, they weren't particularly close. Ne

, making herself stand up straigh

yes remained fixed on hers. "I'v

eant by it, Lily arche

aned in slightly, grinning.

though her stomach con

lking to someone on the other side of the room

one, "I didn't expect you to show up

Lily inhaled deeply. "I considered lo

Not at all. But consideri

s she narrowed her gaze. "What

ret she was not. I thought you were wiser than this

es as her chest constricted.

smile dimmed. Cassie has experienced a lot, you know. P

he kind of encounter she had antic

leaned closer. "Lily, exercise caution.

m. Just the two of them stood there, ensnared in a wordless c

t beyond the surface, something else moved as she gazed at him. There was no denying their connectio

and remarked calmly, "I'

d on Ethan's lips.

d away. However, she couldn't get rid of the impression that thi

eality, who was Ethan Blake? And why had he stepped in this evening? Ha

answers: the road ahead would be far mor