Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 22

Briar showered fast and came downstairs for breakfast twenty minutes later. Even though she’d been living abroad for years, she still liked the locals Dasmieca–style breakfast.

The moment she sat down, a servant brought her food. She ate

slowly while

e scrolling on her phone, clearly dragging things out on purpose.

Beatrice, who had calmed down thanks to Halle, just scoffed when

Briar. She didn’t say a word or rush Briar.

Almost an hour later, Briar finally finished. She wiped her mouth, stoo

She picked up her bag and headed to the door without waiting for them.

Halle and Beatrice trailed behind, quiet like maids.

This wasn’t just Briar being cold–it was her openly mocking them.

and said, “Let’s go.”

Even Halle, who was usually good at keeping her cool, was s fuming inside. Still, she reminded herself to hold on for a few more days. Soon, Briar would be humiliated in front of everyone.

Outside, the driver was waiting. He opened the front passenger door for Briar, and the back doors for Halle and Beatrice–splitting them into separate spaces in the car.

Briar gave the driver a look, but he acted like he didn’t

see it

and just drove.

Forty minutes later, they arrived at the biggest mall in Shoneport–the one where all the rich folks shopped. Most of the clothes there started at 3,000 dollars a piece.

Halle usually avoided this place. She didn’t have the budget for it. But today was different. They had Edgar’s 150 thousand dollars to spend.

Briar didn’t know Halle had been living on such a tight budget for years. She went straight into a few familiar stores, picked out two dresses, and spent the entire 150 thousand dollars–all by herself.

Then she left with her bags, not even glancing at Halle or Beatrice.

It wasn’t until she’d completely vanished from view that the sales clerk approached Halle and Beatrice with the receipt, asking them to complete the

payment.

silence, they finally

gone. And without

already on the couch, leg

itching

allowed

games on her phone. The two large shopping

the money Dad gave us by yourself?” she snapped, making sure to say us loudly. She wanted to make it clear that Briar had spent

bought two dresses. If you want more money, just ask

broke.”

but Edgar had never handed

Briar had blown it all on just

neither

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finally got annoyed and called Edgar. She put him on speaker, “Dad, Is the Jennings family short, oncashi! just bought

voice low. “If you liked them, buy them. I can afford

them.”

Halle were stunned. They couldn’t believe he said that. They’d only been careful with money because

she was about to faint. She got the answer she wanted and hung up. “See? As the Jennings family heir,

nothing. They just sat there, burning with

got up early and rode her motorcycle to pick Ellen up for the

barely made enough from part–time jobs to eat and cover rent. She

stuff fit into one

movers. Briar just called a local delivery service to send Ellen’s things over

at the gate already recognized

to Ellen’s new home, they passed by Briar’s place. The house next door had movers bringing in furniture. It looked like someone was

think much of it. She wasn’t interested in meeting new

like she was finally leaving her old life behind. Now she had a

go to school in peace. She didn’t have to worry about food or rent anymore. For the first time, she felt safe and hopeful–no more yelling, no more surprise visits from her foster parents. Life didn’t seem so

woman would cook lunch and dinner and come every other day

her own breakfast.

dishes and a soup, with both meat and veggies.

say anything else before heading out–there was no need. The neighborhood was safe, and Briar had

the gate, waving with bright eyes and a cheerful

Briar tugged her helmet down, gave a cool wave

He told the workers, “That’s enough for now. We’re not even sure if Mr. Wade