029: The Misbehavior (II)

The fact that Elodie was as tall as Finlay gave them this perfect match outlook.

Everything about her screamed strength made Ophelia feel as though she wasn't even deserving of the Luna's position.

The woman couldn't measure up to her beauty, but she seemed to have what she could never have.

Finlay's love.

The man had told her he wanted only one woman, her, and not anyone else. The looks he had thrown her way when he thought she wasn't looking, the way his eyes had said so many things were all false.

Worst of it all, he had made it seem as though she was the only woman at the ball, even feigning jealousy when other men approached her.

But what had he gained from all of it? She wondered because it was rather futile.

Ophelia swallowed back bitterness and jealousy. She had felt satisfied to see jealousy over Finlay's face without even the slightest idea that hers was in front, and a lot worse. Because to Finlay, no one could measure up to his mistress.

Finlay, who had been ignoring he