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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of an idea of what was coming for his beloved daughter. I had all it takes to get her out of this house. I could have snapped my fingers and

is the

just made things easier for me. Brought my plans right to my doorstep, wrapped in the golden

And Karina?

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blinded by arrogance, too drenched in self-importance, to

Karina would be at the moment. There was just a thin line separating her from being an actual

had a relationship with alcohol-one that teetered on the edge

destruction.

There she was. Drowning in

legs crossed as if she were some

exile.

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and reached for the bar, placing the wine I had in

little secluded from where other varieties

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

should be.

she

wouldn't hesitate to spill it if she had something to

voice finally filtered through the thick, alcohol-soaked air,

tilting her head slightly, her gaze

"Old

I didn't respond.

even glance

took it as an

an effect on you?

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