Chapter 172

“And what’s your point?” Leanne’s gaze was piercing and sober. “All those private posts.

you made on social media, trying to create the illusion that you and he had a fling in Emberland – aren’t you disappointed that it didn’t drive a wedge between us?”

“Leanne, what are you talking about? I don’t understand,” Suzan feigned ignorance.

“Quit playing dumb. It’s not necessary,” Leanne cut to the chase. “The things you covet, I don’t care for one bit anymore. Your schemes might work better on Curtis than on me.”

“Our paperwork isn’t finalized yet. Each day you delay, you keep me waiting another day. Making me miserable won’t help you at all.”

“So,” Leanne said, sealing her water bottle, “don’t mess with me.”

The smile vanished from Suzan’s face.

Since her return, Suzan had noticed that Leanne wasn’t as easy to manipulate as she’d thought. Perhaps it was the influence of being with Curtis, but Leanne had a sharp. tongue.

Just then, Grace walked in and, noticing Leanne’s departing figure, asked, “Did you spat with Leanne? She looked pretty frosty.”

have a

by Leanne’s blunt words. With no outsiders present, she let her

Curtis. lately, I’m not sure they’ll actually split. Ever since you’ve been back, they’ve been keeping to

could respond, a

the other room.

  1. what

Suzan’s scowl quickly transformed

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I head out,” said Selina, her tone distant and dismissive as she made her

screenplay and I could use a fresh pair of

Selina replied curtly. “And it looks like

  1. faded. “What’s that supposed to

a new best friend and ditching your old

whirled around, her voice icy, “Leanne doesn’t play that card. And for

never badmouthed you behind

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complexion shifted

I was, how blind to p-people’s true colors.” Selina looked at her without a trace

you two. Friendship isn’t about choosing. sisides. Guess

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