Chapter 12. It Was a Conspiracy

Ellie's POV

"Would someone care to explain what is going on here?" My father's icy tone resonates while Gracia takes a step away from her daughter, revealing Nelly's withered visage as humiliation is smeared all over her.

Just as I had anticipated. She is quivering while dodging everyone's gaze. She is probably wishing for the ground she is standing on to open up and swallow her whole so she can escape from this embarrassment. And here I thought she was pleased with what she had done. Why is she now a trembling mess? wasn’t she all hard-balled and bitchy on me for this same act? What happened to her now?

"Nelly! I'm waiting!" My father repeats while glaring homicidally at the terrified blonde. I am so enjoying this.

Gathering the little courage left in her, she opens her trembling lips as she does us the honor of describing her repulsive behavior.

"Sorry, Dad. Things just spiraled out of control," she labors for words.

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