"He'll have to choose me. Because we're bound by ties that can't be broken in this lifetime." Paige's voice carried a peculiar certainty, as if she possessed some sort of leverage over Jeffrey.

It was as though she held a trump card in this twisted game of hearts.

Could it be simply because she was the cousin of Jeffrey's buddy? Did she think that Jeffrey owed his friend enough to spare some consideration for his cousin's feelings? "Well then, why don't you go ahead and discuss this little situation with Jeffrey? Let's see if he's willing to swap his bride-to-be for you," Karen said, not bothering to sugarcoat her words as she shut the door in Paige's face.

Karen was not one to be threatened or intimidated. Not by anyone.

Even when Heather stood there with a knife at her throat, Karen didn't bow her head. So why would she ever concede to a romantic rival? Paige was obviously trying to stir up trouble between Karen and Jeffrey, hoping to benefit from their fallout.

But Karen wouldn't give her the satisfaction.

Outside the door, Paige's face turned ashen with rage, yet she was powerless against Karen's resolve.

Gritting her teeth, Paige pulled out her phone and dialed Jeffrey's number.

No answer.

Predictable.

for a moment, then snapped a photo of

response. Jeffrey called back immediately, his voice laced

the insult. "Think carefully about how you speak to me, Jeffrey. I am standing right outside your place. Do you want me to tell that

trouble?" Jeffrey's voice was

hell I'm living right now." The sound of Jeffrey grinding his

Now." "Then come and see me." Paige laid

come see you?" "You would if it were her asking. If she can, so can I." Paige paused, her voice chilling. "Half an hour, Jeffrey. If you don't show up, I'll tell her everything.” Jeffrey had underestimated Paige's audacity. But with Paige literally outside his house, and Karen inside, he

I get is an argument, maybe a breakup, but I'll never marry you." Paige clenched her fists, knowing she couldn't afford to spill the beans to Karen. On one hand, she feared Jeffrey could retaliate against her family's

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