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

words. With no outsiders present, she let her true feelings show, “Who does she think she is, playing Mrs. Richardson? Without Curtis, she’s nothing.

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

but before she could respond, a

the other room.

  1. what

transformed into a smile. “Selina,

512

Chapter 173

soaked, such a drag. I’m gonna slip them off before I head out,” said Selina, her tone distant and dismissive as she made her way to the door.

could use a fresh

“And it looks like my schedule isn’t clearing up anytime

  1. that supposed to mean, Selina? Lately, you’re always

a new best friend and ditching your old

icy, “Leanne doesn’t

badmouthed you

50

shifted uneasily.

how blind to p-people’s true colors.” Selina looked at

me not to feel torn between you two. Friendship isn’t about choosing. sisides. Guess I won’t have

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255