Chapter 91
Pearl
I ignored Ivan's shouts, my eyes fixed on the ground below, a dizzying drop that seemed to stretch into eternity. My heart was racing, my palms slick with sweat, but I knew this was my only chance.
"I'm going to prove to you that Isabelle is innocent," I said, my voice trembling but resolute. "I'm going to prove it by showing you that I trust her more than I trust you.
"Pearl, don't be foolish. Come away from the window. Now!" Ivan commanded, his face draining of color.
“What do you want Ivan?” I asked in a low voice.
“Haven't you done enough?” I questioned softly.
“Haven't you ruined my life enough?”
“You ruined your own life Pearl I didn't!!” He defended himself as I scoffed.
“No, I did not Ivan. It's not my fault that my life decided to be filled with misfortu
