Vivian and Selena were the reason everything had exploded.
"When it comes to people like them," Elena replied, her voice even, "revealing their true intentions in front of everyone is more satisfying than punishment. Letting them watch me rise while they fall—that's the sweetest revenge."
What use would it have been to call the police? Those two were slippery enough to talk their way out of almost anything.
Besides, tonight wasn't the moment for that. Public drama could've backfired on Patrick Langley.
Eleanor Cross may have challenged her, but Patrick had clearly demonstrated whose side he was on—and that was all she needed.
Personal grievances could be handled privately.
After what happened today, Selena would face immense pressure from the Caldwell family, and Vivian wouldn't be able to show her face in society again.
But still… there was something gnawing at Elena that she couldn't shake.
Damian had noticed her reaction when she looked at the boy.
