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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his beloved daughter. I had all it takes to get her out of this house. I could have snapped my fingers and had her dragged out before she even had the chance to finish her pathetic

is the

for me. Brought my plans right to my doorstep, wrapped in the golden

And Karina?

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

at the moment. There was just a thin line separating

a relationship with alcohol-one that teetered on

destruction.

was. Drowning

posture was careless, shoulders slouched, legs crossed as if she were

exile.

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the bar, placing the wine

secluded from where other

and distinct. Eye-catching and Inviting. Just

should be.

knew she was watching

the silent type. She wouldn't hesitate to spill it if she had something

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

her gaze flicking between me and the bottle

"Old habit never dies,

I didn't respond.

glance at

an invitation to keep

effect on you? Because, the last

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