A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 604

"You're right. What could I possibly need?" Starla mused. "But have you ever stopped to think about what happens when Herbert isn't your shield anymore? When Kael Shipley decides you're useless? Every single person you've crossed is going to tear you to pieces."

Brinley was truly out of options. Kneeling on the floor, she was trying every tactic—both hard and soft—to sway Starla. In the past, they had only ever used threats and force. Now, Brinley was attempting diplomacy, subtly reminding Starla that it was wise not to burn every bridge.

"I really... I regret it all," Brinley said, tears streaming down her face before Starla could even respond with a scoff.

Regret?

"If I hadn't blindly followed my mother's advice, we wouldn't be at each other's throats like this," Brinley cried.

It was true. She had listened to Harriet about everything. When Faraday died, Harriet had convinced her that seducing Fairfax was the only way to maintain her status in the Yelchin family. Harriet had masterminded so many of those plots. Looking back... if she had just ignored her mother, she wouldn't be subjected to Starla's terrifying vengeance now. She was bearing the brunt of the punishment alone, while the rest of them expected her to fix the mess. Where were her allies now?

Starla found the excuse hilarious. "Are you sure you were just following your mother's orders? Or are you just naturally vile?"

The insult hit Brinley hard, the last bit of color draining from her cheeks. Starla was becoming more brazen by the day, speaking without a filter. Having powerful backing really did change a person.

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