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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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 had her dragged out before she even had the chance to finish

is

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

And Karina?

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in self-importance, to

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

destruction.

she was. Drowning in

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

exile.

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the bar, placing the wine I had

little secluded from where other varieties were

and distinct. Eye-catching and

should be.

knew she was watching

silent type. She wouldn't hesitate to spill it

when her voice finally filtered through the thick, alcohol-soaked air, I wasn't

head slightly, her gaze flicking

"Old habit

I didn't respond.

even glance

an invitation to keep

Does alcohol now have an effect on you? Because,

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