"He'll have to choose me. Because we're bound by ties that can't be broken in this lifetime." Paige's voice carried a peculiar certainty, as if she possessed some sort of leverage over Jeffrey.

It was as though she held a trump card in this twisted game of hearts.

Could it be simply because she was the cousin of Jeffrey's buddy? Did she think that Jeffrey owed his friend enough to spare some consideration for his cousin's feelings? "Well then, why don't you go ahead and discuss this little situation with Jeffrey? Let's see if he's willing to swap his bride-to-be for you," Karen said, not bothering to sugarcoat her words as she shut the door in Paige's face.

Karen was not one to be threatened or intimidated. Not by anyone.

Even when Heather stood there with a knife at her throat, Karen didn't bow her head. So why would she ever concede to a romantic rival? Paige was obviously trying to stir up trouble between Karen and Jeffrey, hoping to benefit from their fallout.

But Karen wouldn't give her the satisfaction.

Outside the door, Paige's face turned ashen with rage, yet she was powerless against Karen's resolve.

out her phone

No answer.

Predictable.

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insult. "Think carefully about how you speak to me, Jeffrey. I am standing right outside your place. Do you want me

Jeffrey's voice was tight with

the hell I'm living right now." The sound of Jeffrey grinding his teeth

"Then come and see me." Paige

she can, so can I." Paige paused, her voice chilling. "Half an hour, Jeffrey. If you don't

I'll meet you downstairs. Happy?" "You're trying to lure me away from here?" "Paige, don't push it. Even if you tell Karen, the worst I get is an argument, maybe a breakup, but I'll never marry you."

least for now, she could negotiate and have

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