hapter 140
Chapter 140
“Aubree, how could you treat Emery and Mom like this? We’ve all been waiting for you at the door since early this morning, and even prepared a special meal just for you. How can you be so ungrateful.” Carmen stepped forward, her voice full of indignation.
She made it sound as if skipping this meal
an unforgivable crime against the family.
But the moment Carmen was done with her words, Aubree slapped her hard across the face. A sharp, clear crack rang out.
Aubree rubbed her stinging palm. ‘Figures. Caly is thick–skinned; my h
Carmen was utterly dazed by the slap, while the i
of the Wilson family stood
ere, completely dumbfounded.
actually hurts from slapping her, she thought with contempt.
that
slap for ages.
burn all bridges with the Wilson family. She owed it to herself to
The moment Aubree walked in and spotted Carmen, she’d been itching to
With old grudges and new grievances weighing on her, today Aubree was determined settle every last score.
Daxton was the first to snap out of his shock, bèllowing in rage, “Have you lost your
to
mind?”
Aubree didn’t hesitate for a second. She spun around and slapped Daxton hard across the face. Daxton looked like he wanted to fight back, but the bodyguards standing nearby made it clear that wasn’t an option.
Aubree’s eyes burned red with raw hatred. “Yes, you drove me crazy.”
The words cut Carmen to the quick. Fury blazed within her, nearly shattering her composure. Yet, with the crowd watching, she swallowed her rage and quickly donned a pitiful mask.
S
“Carmen, what a performance,” Aubree sneered. “I’ve got other things to do today, but don’t worry. We’ve got all the time in the world. We’ll play this game nice and slow.”
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