Page 124 of Scorned Beauty

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I glared at her. This was nothing new. Depending on who was the current annoying one in the family, micro-chats were created to exclude that person.

Never mind. I have my answer. You all have no loyalty.

Firecat

I’ll make it worth your while.

My breathing faltered when she responded. She’d been quiet throughout this text exchange.

“Here you go.” Renz put the glass of water in front of me. I thanked him distractedly and continued texting Sloane while I had her attention.

Are you enjoying yourself?

Very much.

Which salon are you girls going to?

There was a long pause before Liz started laughing again.

I glared at her. “Are they preventing Sloane from responding?”

Liz did a zipper gesture across her mouth.

I glowered at Renz. “Your wife is colluding against me.”

“I’m just a spectator,” Liz defended herself. “It’s kind of cute seeing you all worked up.”

Bianca

Leave Liz alone.

Me

Tell me where you girls are going. I’ll bring lunch. Anything you want. A full caviar service. Cocktails?

Sera

Hmmm…

@S.Scott Don’t cut too short!

Bianca

You’re not the boss of her.

“Argh.” I furiously tapped on the phone.

You removed B.Rossi from the chat.

“Seriously?” Liz laughed.

Renz glanced over her shoulder and a rough chuckle gusted past his lips. “You’re starting a war, cuz.”

S.DeLucci added B.Rossi to the chat.

Sera

@D.DeLucci, don’t do that again, or we’re blocking you.

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