Rewriting My Heart's Fate

I drew a sharp breath. So that was their plan! The Albright family's only goal is to appease their spoiled daughter, Vivian! Just because she threw a tantrum, I was supposed to sacrifice my entire life to make it right? They used Zachary to threaten me, trying to force me into submission!

"In your dreams!" I spat each word. "My name won't disappear so easily. I'll make sure the whole world knows it was the Albrights who framed me!"

"I advise against it," Murphy replied coldly. A sinister smile curled on his lips. "Don't forget. Zach is still in our hands. With just one word from me, there's no telling what might happen to the boy..."

"Don't you dare!" I shot to my feet, trembling with fury. "If you lay so much as a finger on Zach, I'll make sure you pay for it!"

Just then, a voice rang out behind me. "Pay for what, Ms. Wiley?" I turned and was horrified to see a group of men in suits surrounding us.

Murphy's smile grew even more smug. "See? I told you not to do anything foolish. Otherwise, your poor son"

Before he could finish, I cut him off. My rage was boiling over. My fists clenched so tightly they ached, and my face contorted with fury.

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though my wrist would snap under the pressure. But I thrashed and

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sneered. His tone was dripped with mockery. "You? Against me? Don't make me laugh. If you know what's good for you, you'll do as I say. Don't worry. If you stay out of