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Lexi POV

I take a step towards Sophia, my hands curling into fists. “Don’t play games with me, Sophia. I know what you’ve been doing, I lost all my clients because of you. How cruel can you be? Does it bring you joy seeing me suffer?”

“Of course I do.” She laughs mockingly. “Do you think I want you in this city? You’re pathetic, Lexi…you always have been, and I won’t rest until you’re gone for good.”

“Why? Why do you hate me so much?”

“Because I can.” her smile is cruel, and she knows it.

I don't know what I was expecting, but hearing those words hit me like a slap. There’s no reason, no justification for years of torture…just pure, unfiltered hatred.

My throat tightens. “I hate you.”

Sophia smirks. “Good. Now get out of my sight.”

I stand there for a moment, my chest heaving, my nails digging into my palms. But what can I do? She’s already won.

Swallowing my pride, I turn on my heel and storm out, my vision blurring with unshed tears. I don’t stop moving until I’m back at Emily’s, m
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