THE REVENGE
Chapter 33
• At the party •
Jasmine's p.o.v.
The place was crowded with people, and faces became a blur in the pulsating lights. Richard seemed determined to make this party unforgettable.
Riley, Lucas, and I found a momentary refuge at the bar. There was no sign of Richard, Chloe, or Alex, which provided a brief respite from the tension.
"Are you okay?" Lucas's hand gently squeezed my shoulder.
I offered a nod, attempting to convince both him and me. "It's all right. Really."
But it was a lie. How could anyone feel okay in a place that held the echoes of both my best and worst moments? This house was a canvas painted with the vivid strokes of my life.
"What is it gonna be?" the bartender approached us.
"A dry martini for me, thank you." I didn't intend to drown my fe
