Chapter 294

People like Jace and Tanya only picked on those they thought wouldn't fight back.

They treated me like this because my silence and indifference made them think I was an easy target, never realizing it was just because I didn't give a damn.

But if they wanted to see me as weak, it was time to show them that even the quietest knife had a sharp edge.

My words made Jace's expression darken instantly. "Rea..."

"Let. Go." I snapped again.

But he still held on, his grip tight. "I'm not blaming you. I just... wanted to let you know."

"Are you trying to piss me off?" Each word was like a dagger, meant to cut deep. "Save it. I don't want to hear it."

Jace's jaw clenched, and a vein pulsed at his temple. He was trying so hard to keep his cool.

The way he looked at me... In the past, he would've walked away by now.

But today, he didn't. He held my gaze for a moment before finally saying, "The amusement park is opening as planned. I want you to be there."

I felt my breath hitch, the refus