Chapter 27 - Chapter 27

Avery Adams sat inside the car, her demeanor a paradoxical blend of triumph and uncertainty. A proud smile played on her lips, yet confusion was still evident in her eyes. Things were unraveling, not proceeding according to the meticulously crafted plan she had envisioned. Despite this unexpected turn of events, a sense of victory coursed through her veins, setting her heart racing with exhilaration. For the first time in her life, she had managed to wrest something from Jessica's grasp—her seemingly perfect cousin who had always possessed everything Avery had ever desired. This victory, however small it might appear to an outsider, felt monumental to Avery. It was more than a mere accomplishment; it was a paradigm shift in the power dynamics that had defined their relationship for years.