Chapter 25

Mila had no intention of taking back her words. She had always regarded Ryan as nothing short of a lunatic. But engaging in another argument with this madman was the last thing she wanted.

Ryan was the kind of reckless, spoiled brat whose unpredictable actions were impossible to reason with.

As she turned to leave, Ryan seized her arm with such force that Mila felt as though it might snap.

"Let go!" Mila demanded, her voice sharp with anger.

Ryan held firm, towering over her with a crazed glint in his eyes. "Mila," he warned, "if you dare ruin Giselle and Lysander's plans, you know what will happen."

A mocking smile crept across his face. "You know what I'm capable of."

Mila was all too familiar with his past torment and humiliation. Her gaze turned icy cold at the memory.

her head again,

head, "it's kind of pathetic, really. After all these years—what, over a decade now?—and you're still pining for Giselle. You scheme to set her up with your dear friend, playing the loyal sidekick. You might not win any awards

but before he could respond, Mila

a candle to Lysander in

had seen Mila's sharp tongue in action, a stark contrast to her usual calm

into silence, Ryan's mind

Her mood was sour, though

her anger, the more serene her

there was no point in getting upset over

explode with fury. "Ryan," she said,

he glared at Mila. "What

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