Evelyn stared Vivian down, eyes sharp. "Just me alone is enough to take you down."
Vivian thought Evelyn was being absurdly arrogant.
Before Vivian could even shoot back with a snarky comment, Evelyn went on, "I don't like dragging other people into my mess."
"It's simple — either compete with me, or get out of my sight." Her tone was calm but cold, and her gaze was razor-sharp.
Vivian's face darkened. "Why should I leave? Who are you to tell me that? I'm not going anywhere."
Clearly, this woman was trying to use reverse psychology to make her back off — as if she'd fall for that.
Evelyn glanced at Alexandra and chuckled. "Alex, to quote good old George — your taste in people seriously needs work."
Alexandra rolled her eyes, her voice laced with dry sarcasm. "Got it,
