"I never thought she'd sink this low—that venomous snake! I'll make sure she regrets this!" Samai hissed, her knuckles whitening as she clenched her fists.
"What exactly happened?" Eldric leaned forward, intrigue flashing in his eyes.
Samai didn't mince words. "Perlene used to be our classmate—came from humble roots but obsessed with breaking into high society. She'd latch onto any wealthy bachelor who glanced her way." Her lips curled in disgust. "Then she set her sights on this particular trust-fund brat who wouldn't give her the time of day—while he kept showering me with attention. That's when she decided to destroy me."
Eldric's brow furrowed. "Hold on. If she resented you, why give you a gift? And why accept it?"
"Lirael and I always despised how she used men as stepping stones,"
