Reina stormed out of the hall in anger, swearing at Nicholas under her breath every step of the way.
“Reina! Wait, don’t go.” I called to her, rushing after her.
Nicholas grabbed my hands tightly, pulling me back so I couldn’t leave. His glare was still focused on Reina as she trailed off.
“Let her go! She doesn’t belong here.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?” I spat back at him, yanking my hands from his grip as I seethed. He clenched his jaw, his eyes darkening as he explained.
“Don’t be naive, Carina; you know exactly what I mean by that. She’s not a Forbes; she has no business being in this gathering.”
His words stung like a bullet shot straight at my heart. My furrowed brows deepened.
“Reina’s been with me through thick and thin. She’s my best friend. If she doesn’t belong,
