Samantha's discerning eye in disbelief as she stared at Alexandra, whose face was contorted with envy and malice. The jealousy was palpable, radiating off her like a noxious fume. Blite nodded in agreement, with Samantha. "It's written all over her face," she muttered. Alexandra's gaze flickered to Dimitri, who looked bewildered by the sudden tension in the room. "And you?" she spat, her voice dripping with venom. Dimitri raised an eyebrow, his expression inscrutable. "What about me?" he asked, his tone neutral. "Remember when you promised to be my knight in shining armor? Remember when you assured me that I could count on you? Yet, here I am, still struggling without your aid." Her eyes narrowed as she fixed a piercing gaze on him. "I did pledge to assist you, but we haven't even beg

