(Virginia's POV)
I watch Jasper's face crumble as my words sink in, and I have to fight to keep from feeling smug, from showing the satisfaction on my face.
Perfect. The more he suffers, the better I feel. The more he questions, the easier it would be to control everything.
"Virginia," Blair says sharply, and I immediately shift my expression to one of regret, letting tears gather in my eyes.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset anyone. I just... I've watched Jasper suffer for four years after Scarlett left, wondering where she was, if she was okay. I don't want to see him get hurt again."
The performance works perfectly. Blair's expression softens, and even James looks slightly upset at Jasper’s earlier coldness.
But Jasper... Jasper is staring at me with something that looks dangero
