Sweet Provocation

But secretly, she was also happy. She had stopped Vance from attending Brooke's birthday party and clearly ruined whatever plans they might have had.

Vance's face darkened, a knot of frustration tightening in his chest.

Celine, however, wasn't going to fall for her trick. She leaned over to Daphne's ear, speaking just loud enough for all three to hear, her voice soft but clear.

"Oh, sweetie, don't