Chapter 79

Elodie listened, her brow furrowed. ‘Is that my fault?’ She hadn’t realised that her care and affection for her cousin had been perceived as charity. Shaking her head in resignation, she knew there was no point in further discussion. Some wounds ran too deep to heal with words alone. ‘Leave,’ Elodie said. ‘And never come back.’ Vivienne glared at her, but she didn’t say anything. Slowly, she clambered to her feet and ran into the darkness. Elodie watched her leave. She was kind of disappointed that Vivienne had given up so easily—she’d been itching to try out the stun field generator Oliver gave her. *** Vivienne stormed off. She flung a venomous glance back at the house, its glittering windows mocking her fury. ‘You left me no choice,’ she hissed. Pulling out her phone, she dialled a number. The call was answered after a single impatient ring. ‘Didn’t I tell you to stop calling?’ Win’s voice was gruff, laced with annoyance. ‘I already told you, I can’t help you with that lawsuit. Go c