Chapter 1525
She pressed her lips together for a moment before continuing, “Matters of the heart resist outside manipulation completely. This situation requires your personal handling without external interference.”
After hearing Zaria’s words, Tasha’s expression darkened.
The mask of civility crumbled away entirely as she said coldly, “Are you trying to play games with me, Zaria? Have you forgotten that I possess the power to expose that secret to your father? Or perhaps to your grandmother?”
Zaria’s expression changed immediately.
She fixed Tasha with an unwavering stare, her gaze crystallizing into pure ice as the seconds stretched between them.
Finally, she inhaled deeply and said, “Are you sure you want to take things this far? Consider your next moves with extreme caution. Crossing me offers you no advantages.”
Her voice hardened into steel. “Even if my father succumbs to your charms and desires a relationship with you, I will never agree to you two being together!”
Tasha remained completely unmoved by Zaria’s threatening words, her expression radiating pure contempt.
She released a sharp laugh. “You’re giving yourself too much credit. Do you really think Elwood will refuse to be with me just because you say so?”
Her words struck with surgical precision. “Don’t deceive yourself about your actual position within the Wright family! And certainly, don’t forget the circumstances that brought you into the Wright household in the first place!”
Each syllable pierced Zaria’s defenses like expertly aimed arrows, leaving her feeling completely exposed.
She bit down on her lower lip with such force that pain shot through her face, her complexion draining of all color.
Tasha absently toyed with the elegant bracelet adorning her wrist, her gaze dismissive and calculating. “What consequences do you imagine will follow if I reveal that incident to Elwood and Tamara? How drastically will their perception of you shift once they find out about that? Zaria, you should weigh your options with exceptional care regarding whether you’ll help me.”
Her voice suddenly softened. “I want to reassure you, Zaria—once I secure my position within the Wright family permanently, that secret will never surface again in any conversation. What do you think?”
Zaria maintained her silence, her complexion retaining its pallid, sickly appearance that conveyed profound reluctance.
Noticing her silence, Tasha displayed no irritation. Instead, she said, “Wouldn’t it prove more advantageous for me to assume the role of Elwood’s wife rather than allowing someone you don’t know to claim that position? Considering our established relationship, once I become Elwood’s wife, the arrangement would benefit your interests. This is definitely a good deal for you. Wouldn’t you agree?”
She directed a confident smile toward Zaria, her expression radiating absolute certainty regarding the inevitable outcome of their negotiation.