Chapter 261
Chapter 261:
I walked straight over and stopped next to Yvaine. My heels scuffed the edge of Alexis’s gown, which was an accident, but not one I regretted.
“Let’s go,” I said to my friend.
“Miss Carlisle and I are not done talking,” Alexis said.
“Talking?” I sniffed the air, which reeked of a passive-aggressive vibe. “Or threatening p>
Alexis gave me a dismissive once-over. “Fine. Yes, consider it a warning. I hope Yvaine’s smart enough not to mess with someone else’s marriage. She wouldn’t want to be called a homewrecker, would she p>
“You and Cassian are married?” I asked.
“Not yet, but it’s a done deal p>
“Did Cassian know you were coming to do this p>
She smiled complacently. “No. He wouldn’t like it. And I don’t plan on telling him either. Unless you two want to run off and tattle p>
“So you came here behind his back, hoping we’d just keep our mouths shut?” I tilted my head. “You think we’re that polite p>
Alexis just kept smiling. “Yvaine’s a Carlisle. I’d imagine she’s too well-bred to be sneaky p>
Yvaine snorted. “Says the woman who crept over here like a cockroach and started a fight she can’t finish. Who’s being sneaky p>
Alexis just shrugged.
Girls like her were the hardest to deal with—too polished to crack, too pleased with themselves to care.
I glanced at the far corner of the balcony and raised my voice just enough for it to carry.
“I’m guessing Cassian never wanted to marry you in the first place. You and your precious family just wouldn’t let go. You’re insecure. That’s why you came here to warn Yvaine off p>
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Alexis’s smile started peeling off her face in slow layers. Still, she didn’t lash out.
“Cassian’s best off with me. You really think he’d choose Yvaine Carlisle?” she said calmly. “We’re announcing the engagement next week p>
Footsteps approached from behind her.
Cassian stepped into view. His eyes scanned the three of us as if he’d walked into a crime scene. “What the hell’s going on p>
Before Alexis could twist the narrative into another lie, I stepped in. “Miss Rivera chased Yvaine out here to warn her off you p>
Yvaine folded her arms and glared at her ex-boyfriend. “I’d love to know what gave Miss Rivera the impression I’ve been clinging to you. Maybe now’s a good time to clear that up p>
Cassian turned to Alexis, frowning deeply. “Is that true p>
For a split second, she looked rattled. Then she reset, her face softening like butter under a lamp.