Chapter 121
“I’m his brother!” Luka snaps, standing now. His voice was raw, furious. “And Aurora’s my sister. And if she hadn’t begged me to stop, you bastardhe jabs a finger toward Nico, “-would be in the hospital, not just sitting in a chair.
“That stops me cold. My head turns slowly, eyes narrowing on Luka.
“Aurora was there?“The words hit the room like thunder.Nico’s eyes falter. Luka’s mouth clamps shut, too late. They don’t answer, but I don’t need one. Rage coils tight in my chest, hotter than anything Savina’s performance could summon.Her father speaks up again, emboldened by the silence. “This is ridiculous. I’ll be taking this to the board. My daughter deserves justice. My money has built this school, and if you think I will take this… I–I won’t stand for this-“I turn to him slowly. My glare pins him where he stands. “Do you want me to break your legs?“The man goes silent, mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water. His face drains of color as he stumbles back half a step.
“W–what?” he croaks.
I tilt my head.
“I asked a simple question. Should I break them? Because that’s where this conversation is headed
if you keep talking.
“The principal tries to interject, sweat beading at his hairline. “Mr. Russo, please–violence is not the solution. Regardless of the situation, Luka- I mean, Mr. Russo, for you t–to hit a girl-“Luka slouches back in his chair, wiping the blood from his lip with the back of his hand, and shrugs again. “Why should girls get a free pass? Like I said before. She threw the first stone. I just threw it
back harder.
“Savina sobs louder, clutching her father’s arm. “You see? He’s insane! He attacked me!”
“Stop pretending,” Luka snarls. “You’re pathetic, Savina. A coward who hides behind daddy’s
money.
“Her father’s face turns red. “Watch your mouth, boy!“Luka smirks, teeth flashing. “Or what? You’ll write me a check to shut up?“Nico cuts in, voice sharp with rage. “Savina isn’t the problem.
Aurora’s the fucking problem here! She’s weak! She’s always dragging us down-“Luka surged up
in his chair, his jaw tightening, knuckles flexing like he wanted to lunge across the desk again. His voice shook with fury.
“Say her name again. Say it one more time, and I swear to God, Nico, I’ll finish what I started.
“The father, trembling but still posturing, raises his voice. “I won’t stand for this! My daughter is the victim! You’ll hear from my lawyers-“I step closer, his shadow swallowing the man whole.
“Lawyers won’t save you. Not from me. Not from the Russo name.
Chapter 121


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