Author’s POV
A faint smile curved Daniel’s lips as he read through the messages on his phone, his fingers moving with easy familiarity as he replied. The conversation revolved around one thing—Tessa. More specifically, how erratic and unpredictable her behavior toward Alessandra had become. Even through text, the situation felt absurd.
Across from him, Tessa sat stiffly in the chair, her posture defensive, her anger barely contained.
“Dad, you have to break up with Aria!” she sneered, leaning forward. “She’s with you just to take revenge on me. She admitted it herself.” Her eyes twitched involuntarily. “And she’s a f*****g gold digger.”
Daniel stopped typing. He lowered his phone slowly and looked at his daughter.
“Tessa,” he said, his voice calm but heavy with warning.
“Dad,” she sh
