a Kan

trated symphony. Brett's jaw went slack. The smug retort he had prepared died on his

the wronged, sympathetic party. My calm congratulation stripped away he

charine sweetness that was pure mockery. "Really, I'm so happy for you both. It's so

p. Our engagement had been for

e heiress to the Kane family-with her own stepsister. It would be a scandal that woul

la, what are you talking about?" he st

s that had accompanied it. I caught the flash of genuine hurt in Juliana's ey

ally? I must have misunderstood. It's just that the two of you see

mered home his status as my fiancé, reframing his public display of aff

. The tone shifted. They were no lon

To be humiliated like this by her fian

a venomous hiss meant only for me. "What game are you playing, Angela?

e smooth motion and placed the empty flute on

t like a chain breaking. "I've just c

oors. I didn't look back, but I could feel his rage-a palpable heat

pleading voice: "Brett, what

sharp and cruel: "

ed myself a small, vicious smile. Step one was c

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