Lena was left utterly speechless, her mouth agape, as Sterling's scathing words about her etiquette hit her like a ton of bricks. The sound of his voice was like a piercing knife, cutting through the busy keep. She had not anticipated this outburst, and her frustration with his recent icy demeanor and hostility towards her only intensified.
Lena's heart was beating so fast that she could feel it pounding in her ears. She was filled with a sudden rush of anger and resentment.
Her mind raced back to the moment when Sterling had brought that woman Faye into Everton. Lena had known from the beginning that this girl was going to interfere with her plans, and now, she needed to rid herself of this pest. She needed Sterling to focus on her and her alone. After all, she was supposed to be his bride.
