Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 294

People like Jace and Tanya only picked on those they thought wouldn't fight back.

They treated me like this because my silence and indifference made them think I was an easy target, never realizing it was just because I didn't give a damn.

But if they wanted to see me as weak, it was time to show them that even the quietest knife had a sharp edge.

My words made Jace's expression darken instantly. "Rea..."

"Let. Go." I snapped again.

But he still held on, his grip tight. "I'm not blaming you. I just... wanted to let you know."

"Are you trying to piss me off?" Each word was like a dagger, meant to cut deep. "Save it. I don't want to hear it." -

Jace's jaw clenched, and a vein pulsed at his temple. He was trying so hard to keep his cool.

The way b

way he looked at me... In the past, he would've walked away by now.

But today, he didn't. He held my gaze for a moment before finally saying. "The amusement park is opening as planned. I want you to be there."

I felt my breath hitch, the refusal stuck in my throat.

park wasn't just some random project-it

at the highest

I'll stay away that day," Jace said quietly, almost like he could sense my hesitation. It was almost

looked at him. "That's

twisted the knife just a little deeper. "You

went blank, then he muttered, voice rough, "Do you have to stab me

done arguing. I reached for the car

you go?" he asked, still holding

yanking the door hard. He finally let go, and it slammed shut with a loud

saw him flinch

better?"

stood there, looking like a guy who realized too late just how badly he'd messed

at the stack of documents on the passenger seat, I pressed down on the gas and drove to a quiet, empty spot where I could finally be alone. Taking a deep breath, I picked up the accident report and started flipping

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more I read, the more my hands shook. Finally, I had to close my eyes, my whole body trembling like

Matthew and Lindey didn't want me to see this. They were scared I wouldn't be

Even in black and white, the details were so horrifying that I felt like I

skin. I dug my nails

parents had died

on the report, I wouldn't

buzzed, but I was too numb to care who