Chapter 42

Bianca’s POV

I watched her from my hidden spot, the brim of my oversized sunglasses putting a perfect cover as I lurked behind the tinted windows of my sleek black car. Christiana Davis. The name itself made my blood boil. There she was, all prim and proper, sashaying down the steps of some overpriced boutique, her designer dress fluttering in the breeze like she hadn’t a care in the world. Her bodyguards flanked her, and her little lapdog of a P.A. hovered nearby, practically fawning over her every move.

I tightened my grip on the steering wheel, my knuckles turning white. “Look at her,” I hissed under my breath. “Parading around like she owns the damn world. But she’s just a fraud… a nothing. And those brats of hers? They’re just pawns–pawns in her little game to get Alex back.”

I felt my

chest tighten at the thought of Alex. The way he’d tossed me aside, like I was some kind of disposable accessory. All for her. Christiana and her perfect little life, with her perfect little children. She thought she could just waltz back into his life, back into my life, and take what was mine. Not on my watch.

I slid lower in my seat as she neared the car, the sharp click of her heels growing louder. She was close enough now that I could see the determined set of her jaw, the way her lips curved into that insufferable smile. God, how I hated that smile.

“Keep smiling, darling, I muttered, my voice dripping with venom. “We’ll see how long that lasts when I’m through with you.”

My eyes followed her every movement as she climbed into the back of her chauffeured SUV, her bodyguards closing the door behind her. I watched as the car pulled away, slipping into the stream of traffic. Without a second thought, I turned the ignition, the engine roaring to life as I followed at a safe distance. She wouldn’t even know I was there, wouldn’t suspect at thing. But I was always there, always watching.

I’d been planning this for weeks, ever since Alex had the nerve to end things between us. He thought he could just walk away? From me? No one walked away from Bianca. No one. Especially not for some washed–up has–been who couldn’t keep her man the first time around

sickening smile again. It was just a matter of time before I unleashed

at the screen. A message from my publicist, reminding me of a meeting I had later that evening. But that could wait.

block away, watching as she entered with her entourage. I could see her through

pulled down the sun visor and checked my reflection in the mirror. Perfect. I was always perfect. But perfection wasn’t enough anymore. Not

my seat, eyes narrowed as I continued to watch her. “Enjoy it while you can, Christiana,” I whispered, my voice a deadly calm. “Because I’m coming for you. And when

on the school’s entrance. The building was

rang, its shrill sound cutting through the quiet of the afternoon. The school doors burst open, and a wave of children spilled out, laughing,

hand in hand, their faces lit up with the carefree smiles of the protected. They had their mother’s eyes, that same innocent wide–eyed look, but their features.. their features were unmistakably Alex’s. My stomach twisted in

kids from casual passersby. They moved with precision, guiding

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muscles in their arms tense, ready to

lip until I tasted blood. This was the life Alex had chosen–this perfect, protected world. And I was just supposed to accept it? Just let them live

something I couldn’t hear. They were getting closer now, only a few steps from the waiting SUV. I could see the

my way. For a moment, I froze, my heart pounding so loudly I was sure they could hear it. I ducked down

lifted my head, peeking over the dashboard. The children were almost at the car now, the bodyguards

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