Chapter 11

Claire felt a surge of anger rise from the pit of her stomach. She pushed herself

up from the ground, but the pain in her leg made her stagger. She gritted her teeth and glared fiercely at Ethan.

"Mr. Ethan, you certainly have a talent for speaking without thinking!" she snapped. "It was Vanessa who ran into me, yet you blame me without knowing the facts. What is it? Does blaming me come so easily that it costs you nothing?"

"You-" Ethan began, but Claire cut him off.

"There are dozens of witnesses here," she said, gesturing around the room. "So tell me, is it me who's blind, or is it you, Mr. Ethan?"

the guests were all watching him with a complicated mix of expressions. These were people from prominent families, and even though they looked down

spoke up, unable to remain silent. "Mr. Ethan, it was indeed Vanessa

lead, others nodded

family in front of Cresthaven's elite. He knew his sister well-Claire was spiteful and vengeful, capable

was an accident. Couldn't you

her mind buzzing with anger, almost losing her grip on sanity. Step aside? She could barely walk without a limp, let alone

since she was released from

but ignored that Claire had

so keen on disgracing her, Claire decided she had no reason to protect their reputation. In front of everyone, she rolled

against her pale skin. Her palm

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