Chapter 220

Lilah Hart turned her head slowly, eyes locking onto Aurora Wallace. "You think I'm like you? Clinging to others just to survive?" Her tone was unshakable. "Let me tell you something—I'd rather be left all alone by the entire damn world than rely on anyone. I’ll still be just fine." Nina Carter, standing by nearby, looked stunned for a second, then her eyes lit up with admiration. That’s the lady of the house for you. Total queen energy. Totally not in the same league as someone like Miss Aurora, who has nothing to offer but dependency. Being abandoned by the world? So what. “You, Lilah…” Aurora was lost for words, her voice stuck in her throat. Her hands clenched into fists, then she slowly uncurled them. “Do you really want to force me to my knees? Is that what you want?” "Yeah, don’t bother. That kind of thing doesn’t work on me,” Lilah said, face blank and calm as ever. “Even if you did grovel, it wouldn't change a thing. So stop wasting your breath and maybe go figure out how to s