Chapter 32

In the end, Denise got Amy out without a hitch. Now that she knew about Arthur and Amy’s situation, he’d probably think twice before going off on her again. At least no more random beatings or scoldings. After dropping Amy off, Denise was heading back to her room when Samantha blocked her way. "Denise, be honest—what did Dad say to you in the study just now?" Arthur had never let Denise or Justin step foot in his study before. This was the first time—just her—and it set off alarm bells for Samantha. "None of your business. If you’re so curious, why don’t you go ask him yourself?" Denise shot back flatly. “You little brat, you begging for a slap?” Samantha growled, raising her hand like she was about to strike. Denise grabbed her wrist before the slap could land, her eyes sharp and cold. “Samantha, you get off on hitting people or something? You really think just 'cause you might marry into the Harringtons, you’re someone now?” Denise hadn’t even had the time to settle the score with he