Ruthless

CHLOE

I stared at my phone, rage bubbling up inside me. Alanna had gotten custody of the children. I could barely contain my fury as I turned to Lucas.

“We need to act fast with our plans,” I said, my voice sharp.

Lucas looked at me, frustration evident in his eyes. “We need to slow down. My mother is not happy with me right now. I can’t risk losing my inheritance.”

I rolled my eyes, disgusted by his cowardice. “Grow the fuck up, Lucas. You need to create a legacy for yourself. You can’t do that always hiding under your mother’s shadow. Besides, she won’t cut you off. You’re her only son.”

He hesitated, then nodded. “You’re right.”

“Of course, I’m right,” I snapped. “Now, let’s figure out how to hurt Alanna and Nolan.”

Lucas leaned back, thinking. “We could spread rumors about Alanna, make her look unfit.”

I shook my head. “Too easy to disprove. We need something concrete, something that will stick.”

“What about framing her for embezzlement?” he suggested.

I considered it. “That could