The False Sacrifice

Stella's face burned with anger and humiliation in response to Tessa's cold stare.

"Keep telling yourself that," Stella shot back. "But one day, you'll see. Vance will dump you just like he dumped me!"

Before Tessa could get a word out, Vance suddenly cut in. "That will never happen, Stella. If you ever talk like that to Tettie again, I won't hesitate to make sure you're finished in Valerius."

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