[MUSIC RECOMMENDATION: WHEN THE PARTY'S OVER ~ BILLIE EILISH]
Lily blinked, trying to process what she had heard; maybe she didn't hear it right.
"What do you mean, Tori?"
Victoria walked closer to Lily. "Exactly what you heard. You're not a stranger, so I want to be plain with you. I like Mr. Ryker. No, I love him, and I want him. So quit playing master and pet, leave his house. I'm asking as a friend." The girl requested with authority, pausing for a moment when she saw that Lily was too startled to even talk.
"Lily remember you never even liked rich men to start with. You were okay with humble Officer Jeff, so what changed? Don't worry about your accomodation, Lily. I can always cough up money to help you rent a place. Just leave Mr Ryker's house for the sake of our friendship."
Lily raised her brows. "Woah, Victoria..."
"What? Did I lie? Lil baby—"