Chapter 113

With each promise of revenge, Tiffany’s mind conjured images of Ruby, her pristine image crumbling into a thousand pieces. She imagined the look of shock and betrayal on Ruby’s face as the recordings were revealed, as her carefully constructed web of lies unraveled before her very eyes.

“And then,” Ruby whispered, her voice low and almost breathless, “when he’s completely broken, I’ll turn my sights on you, Tiffany.

Tiffany felt her heart skip a beat, but she forced herself to stay calm. “Me?”

Ruby’s voice hardened, the edges sharpening like a knife. “Yes, you. You were supposed to be my friend, my confidante. But where were you when Derrick turned his back on me? When he tried to humiliate me?”

Tiffany’s stomach churned as she fought to keep her emotions hidden. “I was…I was dealing with my own problems, Ruby. I’m sorry.”

Ruby scoffed. “Sorry? You think sorry is enough?”

“I…”

“I suppose you are forgiven,” Ruby said, her voice softening slightly. “But don’t think for a moment that I’ve