ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN

ALICE'S POV

I was sitting in the living room, deep in conversation with Todd about registering his kids at Sylvia's school to create trouble from the inside. The plan was diabolical and I loved that we are now going after her kids more, and Todd seemed eager to cooperate. As we exchanged texts, I heard footsteps approaching.

Jocelia walked in, looking defeated. I glanced up briefly, but continued texting Todd, maintaining my focus. Jocelia stood there, waiting for me to acknowledge her.

"Ain't you gonna say anything?" she demanded.

I ignored her, still engrossed in my phone. She repeated, more insistent this time, "Alice, I am talking to you. Ain't you gonna say something?"

I finally looked up, my patience wearing thin. "Say what, Jocelia? Say what?... That you are a stupid little girl that we shouldn't have given much hope for? The one good plan you had for your pathetic, miserable life and you screwed it up? Now Sylvia is stronger and more powerful than before. She's trending all ov