Shell-shocked

"I was the one who kidnapped and tortured Jessica," I said, watching Mr. James closely and mischievously to see his reaction. He looked shell-shocked at first and then I saw doubt and pity creep into his eyes. He thought that I was crazy. Fuck him! I did not need his pity, and I’m definitely not crazy! It was funny that he thought so at first, but it definitely isn't funny any longer.

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me. I kidnapped and tortured Jessica, after which I lied to her that you were the one who asked me to do it and she, in turn, told Sebastian about it."

"Charlotte, why would you do that to poor Jessica? That’s a very evil and callous thing to do to anyone. Why would you do that?" Mr. James asked sadly.

"Why do you think? To get revenge against you, of course, and I can see that it's working very well. To think that Sebastian caused you to have a heart attack that worsened your condition is really the best thing to happen to me in a long while. Oh, don't look so surprised. Carol is