The Stand-In Who Burned the Script novel Chapter 39

"That's enough."

The man's deep voice cut off her words, his gaze piercing. "Vivian, it's a big night. Stop trying to start a fight."

Amara bit her lip. "It's all my fault. Please don't be mad at Vivian, Dr. Granger."

"You're absolutely right. It is your fault."

Vivian let out a cold laugh. "Since you're so aware of it, stay out of my sight."

"..."

By now, quite a few people had gathered around them. Whispered discussions rippled through the crowd. Amara clenched her hands tightly, her face shifting from stark white to flushed red as she struggled to maintain her composure.

Jonah's eyes grew colder by the second, but Vivian simply ignored him, turned on her heel, and walked away.

"Dr. Granger..."

Amara's voice trembled with helplessness. "Should I not have come?"

Jonah turned to look at her, his eyes as dark as ink. "You did nothing wrong. Stop blaming yourself."

Mrs. Prescott, who had watched the entire scene unfold from the sidelines, practically wanted to applaud. Fighting back a smile, she stepped forward. "Exactly, Miss Amara. I know exactly how Vivian gets. That's just her temper. Please don't stoop to her level and upset yourself over it."

As she spoke, her eyes darted toward Amara's hand.

See? She knew it!

That diamond bracelet was astronomically expensive, and she had clearly seen Jonah buying it yesterday!

Tsk tsk... what a complete lack of morals, a younger sister stealing the older sister's boyfriend.

And this Dr. Granger.

He looked like a perfect gentleman, but behind closed doors, he was pure trash.

Having validated her own suspicions, Mrs. Prescott had no desire to waste any more time on this scummy couple. She gave a polite, chilly smile and found an excuse to wander off.

Amara caught the blatant disdain in the older woman's eyes. She was livid, but completely powerless to do anything about it.

Rich housewives like her were completely useless for anything besides dissecting other people's drama.

She took a deep breath and lowered her eyes.

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