Chapter 99

Megan

The glass of champagne was cool in my hand, with tiny bubbles rising to the surface. I leaned back into the soft cushions, feeling them sink slightly under me. The bottle of champagne sat on the table as I relaxed on the sofa.

My assistant knelt at my feet. Her fingers expertly massaged away the tension while I sipped on the sparkling drink. The bubbles tickled my nose, adding to the warmth of my satisfaction.

She looked up at me with curious eyes and asked, “Miss Megan, you seem in a good mood today. What's the occasion?”

I couldn’t help but smirk. “The rat that’s been irritating me is finally put in its place,” I said with such satisfaction. I felt a deep sense of relief, knowing that the rat that had been terrorizing my life had been pushed back to the sewage where she belonged.

Elaine Scott and all those who chose to give her a chance.

My assistant’s nose wrinkled in disgust. “Good. That vile thing deserved it.”

“Indeed,” I replied, my voice laced with triumph. I was abou