Jisel's expression went blank with pure fear. Whatever was going on, she couldn't accept it. She wasn't ready for that. Her eyes went back to Cessilia, suddenly switching to anger.
"...He'll betray you too," she hissed. "You can't trust men. They will always find a younger, prettier woman to chase instead of you. Just you wait. He'll throw you away!"
"I'm not scared of Ashen changing his mind," Cessilia retorted calmly. "Even if he betrays me, I'll take it, and move on. You're the one who thinks we can't advance without a man in this world. But you're wrong. I've learned my lesson already. With or without a man by my side, I'll be fine."
"You... You wench!" Shouted Jisel, still backing away, half-crying now. "You took it all from me!"
"You're the one who doesn't know how to let go.
