Harrison's jaw clenched, his eyes blazing as he watched Lyra disappear beyond the mansion's doors. His chest tightened, the ache spreading like a slow-burning fire.
"Is she really after Oscar?" he muttered, his voice barely audible.
Piper glided up to him, her hips swaying.
"Harrison," she whispered, her breath tickling his ear, "You can see I'm the only one who truly loves you."
Her hand drifted up his arm, her fingers tracing gentle patterns. "I stayed by your side even after Lyra took every dime you had."
Harrison's gaze snapped to Piper's, his expression cold. He grasped her wrist, his fingers wrapping firmly around it.
He removed her hand from his arm, his movement crisp.
Piper's eyes widened, a becoming flush spreading across her cheeks. She noticed her words had no longer af
