Chapter 319

‘Genevieve, of course. Who else?’ Rhys didn’t hesitate to tell me. ‘So, Genevieve gave you all this?’ I frowned, staring at him in disbelief. ‘She’s the one who gave it to you?’ ‘Yes, she did. She wants to drive a wedge between you and Ashton. But that doesn’t change the fact that it’s all true.’ He seemed past caring about hiding it. ‘I guess she was testing Ashton too. She wanted to see who he would choose to protect—her or you. And she won.’ Yeah, she won. That truth was a bitter pill to swallow. ‘At least in this, Ashton was completely on her side. He shielded her, even found a scapegoat to take the fall. She gave me this because she wanted to taunt you. She’s basically telling you to bow out.’ Every word felt like a knife twisting in my chest. ‘Stop it!’ I said, unable to take any more. ‘Denial doesn’t help. This is how it is.’ Rhys sighed. ‘Mirabelle, don’t be naive.’ ‘What’s in this for you? What did Genevieve promise you?’ I watched him closely, my eyes narrowed. ‘I don’t belie