Chapter 44


Amara was at loss for words, stunned as she stared at Liliana.

She never intended to rewrite the script or use a stand-in just to humiliate Liliana. How could Liliana even think that? Was she brainless?

No, she wasn't. Liliana was sharp as a tack. She must have been so furious she couldn't help but lash out, or maybe she was just trying to get under Amara's skin. If that was the case, she'd succeeded.

Amara closed her eyes shortly; despite fury filled with her chest, she got ahold of herself. She knew getting worked up wouldn't solve anything. Ignoring Liliana, she left the room without another word.

Liliana didn't bother to call after her. Before the slap mark on her cheek could fade, she snapped a carefully angled photo, capturing both her beauty and the pitiful bruise, and sent it to Finnian.

Her phone buzzed almost immediately with Finnian's name flashing on the screen. A small, satisfied smile crept onto Liliana's face.

back tears but failed at

derision, but even those people had their limits. They hadn't used such vile language to tear her

with thousands of hateful comments online, including some particularly harsh slut-shaming remarks

heard urgent knocks on the

door flew open, and there stood Finnian, his face a thundercloud

to wipe her tears before she saw him. His usually handsome face was dark with anger,

you hit Liliana?" he demanded, skipping

"Yes, I

pause, but

cold and intense, an

and she was the one

her as he noticed Amara didn't respond. "Why

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