"She needs to be kicked out of here."
Selena stepped forward, her stance defiant despite her smaller frame. "Who are you to request that? Do you even know who I am?"
Liam's sharp glare pinned Selena in place. His voice dropped, low and dangerous. "Who are you?"
Selena faltered, her confidence wavering. "Liam," she said softly, her tone almost pleading. "It's me, Selena Blackwood!"
Liam scoffed, unimpressed. "And?"
Jasmine's laugh was light but cutting. "I'm Jasmine Garfield," she retorted. "I wonder why you think I can't make you leave a party you're determined to ruin."
Selena paled at the name, her bravado crumbling. "Gar…Garfield?" she stammered. "You're related?"
The murmurs around the room grew louder.
"She doesn't know Liam's sister?"
"Everyone knows he cherishes her. She's so dense."
"Selena just stepped on a landmine."
"She's ruined herself and her father's reputation."
