Shattered Vases, Broken Promises

med to gain a new wave of confidence in her assault. She walked over to t

loud and brittle. "A gift from one of Liam' s most

dded, wanting

e way a thief is quiet." She picked up the vase, her movements deli

ir, crashing onto the marble floor with a deafening shatte

d, pointing a trembling finger at Chloe. "Y

oe stammered, her heart racing w

ice rose, verging on hysteria.

dent." She shot a look at Chloe, a look that was less sympathetic

that was chilling. "She's jealous. She's always been jealous of what we have. Sh

ng young architect, he was a charming developer. She thought he saw her talent, her soul. She realized too lat

tside. The sound of L

it would only bring a different kind of torment. She braced herse

took in the scene with a glance: his mother looking furious, his wife

he asked, his voice fla

to him. "That woman, she... she broke th

r her side of the story. He didn't need to. His expre

. He looked at her as if she were a careless maid. "An

the living room, completely dismissing Chloe's silent plea. Ava followed them, casting one