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.

wasn't just some random project-it meant everything

opening day, at

quietly, almost like he could sense my hesitation. It was almost sad, how hard

him. "That's

I twisted the knife just a little deeper. "You stopped affecting

he muttered, voice rough, "Do you have to stab

the car door. "I have

go?" he

finally let go, and it slammed shut with

saw him flinch

better?"

and drove off. In the rearview mirror, Jace stood there, looking like a guy who realized too late just how badly he'd messed

pressed down on the gas and drove to a quiet, empty spot where I could finally be alone. Taking a deep

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my hands shook. Finally, I had to close my eyes, my whole body trembling like might

see this. They were scared I wouldn't be able

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

sweat soaked my skin. I dug my nails into my palms, but

had died like that-their bodies mangled

it weren't for their names on the report, I wouldn't

phone buzzed, but I was too numb to care who it was, let