Chapter 15

Dominic thought about it the whole way out of the hotel. The more he replayed it, the more he felt he had almost been fooled by Lila. He ended the call and looked back at the crowded ballroom behind him. A cold, mocking smile tugged at his lips. "Lila, I gave you a way out, and you still refused. You'll eventually come back, crying and begging me," he thought. Just then, a Bentley slid to a stop behind him. Beatrice hurried out of the car. "Dom, where's Lila?" Dominic had already forced himself back into his usual composure. "If she wants to act out, just let her. One day, she'll be begging me to take her back!" Beatrice looked confused. "I don't understand what you're talking about." Dominic steadied her by the arm and helped her back into the car. "We'll talk at home." If Lila saw them all fussing over her, she would take it as the whole family caring about her. It would only make her more pleased with herself. With that in mind, Dominic ignored Kenneth and Beatrice's object