Chapter 51

The dining room fell into a heavy silence after my accusation.

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I’d reached my breaking point. Turning to Kane’s parents, I spoke with forced composure, “There’s something you need to know.”

A flash of panic crossed Ruby’s face before she quickly masked it with a practiced smile. “What are you talking about? What have I supposedly done to you?”

I grabbed my phone from the table and unlocked it with my fingerprint, scoffing at her performance.

While I searched for Ruby’s message from the day after the party, Kane’s icy voice cut through the tension. “Ruby, what is she talking about? What did you do?”

I glanced up to see him staring at Ruby with what seemed like a warning look. Ruby bristled at his questioning. “Kane, are you seriously taking her word over mine?”

Kane’s expression hardened as he turned to me. “Show me what evidence you have.”

I returned my attention to my phone. “Got it!” I announced, pulling up Ruby’s message.

From my seat next to Ruby, I could see her hand clenched tight under the table. I was the only one who noticed her nervous tell. Perfect timing to expose her true nature.

Kane snatched my phone and studied the screen intently.

trust me,” Ruby whimpered, tears welling up.

on?” Garrett demanded.

maliciously leaked my private conversation with my foster father on

destroy

softly while Garrett shot Ruby a furious look.

my phone, Kane turned to me. “Finished with

across the table and glared at me. “I’ve told you before she’s

her

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déjà vu him scolding me for supposedly bullying

I thinking? Of course he’d defend his

showed you proof,” Garrett interjected.

Ruby’s number. It just says it’s

“She could have sent it

cue, Ruby burst into tears her go–to move for manipulating Kane.

accusations make no sense. Why would I do that? How would I even get those

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