The accusations were so far from the truth that, it almost would’ve been laughable if they didn’t sting so much. I have never chased after power or money- why would I, when I have my own? I had never schemed my way into anything because I had great parents who supported and encouraged me at every step or setback I encountered. And yet, here I was, being painted as something ugly, something false. My hands clenched at my sides as I fought the urge to snap back and demand what she thought she knew about me. But I swallowed it down, forcing myself to breathe through the bitterness of someone else’s judgment- undeserved, unwarranted, and completely infuriating.
Jordan seemed uncomfortable with her words. At least the leech knew I wasn’t after money.
“Daddy, can’t you see she wants to be L
