Chapter 215

Chapter 215

Karina sighed dramatically, tapping a manicured nail against her mug. "You know, I am right here."

I ignored her again.

"She won't be staying here," I said flatly.

My father's gaze met mine, "This is still my house, Kester."

Silence.

Long, thick silence.

And then, he leaned back as if the conversation was already over. And with a

casual sip of

his coffee, he said the words that made my blood run hot.

"And Karina is also my daughter."

The laugh that had been bubbling under my skin finally slipped out.

Dark. Amused. Poisoned at the edges.

I pushed off the chair, straightening to my full height, my gaze sweeping over him with something between pity and disbelief.

"You really are a fool, old man.'

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beloved daughter. I had all it takes to get her out of this house.

is the

Brought my plans right to my doorstep,

And Karina?

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in self-importance, to see the

to the wine bar where I knew Karina would be at the moment. There was

with alcohol-one that teetered on

destruction.

There she was. Drowning in a bottle of

shoulders slouched, legs crossed as

exile.

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and reached for the bar, placing

where

stood tall, beautiful, and distinct. Eye-catching and Inviting. Just

should be.

knew she was watching

type. She wouldn't hesitate to spill it if she

voice finally filtered through the thick, alcohol-soaked

head slightly, her gaze flicking

just set down. "Old

I didn't respond.

glance at

took it as an invitation to

an effect on you? Because, the last I remember,

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