“Finish that sentence carefully.”
Then Ethan turned his laptop around.
The hidden security footage started playing.
Vanessa appeared onscreen.
She walked into the kitchen wearing the silver dress.
She studied herself in the mirror.
Then she removed scissors from her handbag.
Cut the seam.
And waited.
Seconds later, Sophie entered.
Vanessa grabbed her wrist.
Even without sound, the threat in her expression was unmistakable.
The room fell silent.
Vanessa whispered, “Turn it off.”
Ethan didn’t.
The footage continued until Derek entered and Vanessa immediately began pointing at Sophie.
Noah stared
