Chapter 74

~Jasmine~ Noticing the distress on my face, Mav sighed. “I know what you must be thinking, Jasmine, but rest assured, I’m not going to harm Samantha. I only said that to scare her and confirm my suspicions of their whole agenda…which, well, worked.” He chuckled, trying to lighten the air. I released a breath I hadn’t realized I was holding. “I’m glad that’s all. Now that she’s out of my hair, I hope she makes better life choices and turns over a new leaf.” Even though I knew the chances were slim—she was already too entrenched in her grudge, although a part of me still held onto a sliver of hope. Perhaps, with time and distance, she could find a path to redemption. “You know, Jasmine, people hate what they can’t have. Samantha knows she can’t achieve half of what you have. She couldn’t stand your success and set herself up for self-destruction,” he said. I considered his words and agreed. I realized people like that, even if they took everything they owned, wouldn't be satisfied and wo