Venice froze, her entire body going cold as if she'd fallen into an ice pit.
That necklace... Kevin knew it was hers—one of the few things she cherished most. And yet he'd given it away so casually.
Her face went pale, but she forced herself to stay calm, her fingers moving in deliberate, sharp gestures.
[That's mine. Please give it back.]
[You can have everything else, but not that necklace.]
Stefanie chuckled softly, the corners of her lips curving in mock pity.
"Oh? But Kevin already gave it to me. It's mine now." Her tone turned playful, cruel. "If you want it back... beg me for it."
Their eyes locked for a long second. Then Venice slowly lowered her head.
She took a step back and bowed deeply, her trembling hands spelling out the words.
[Please. I'm begging you. Give it back.]
Stefanie's smile widened. "No. I think I'll keep it. It suits me."
Something inside Venice snapped. She lunged forward, her fingers tightening around Stefanie's throat, desperate to retrieve the necklace.
"What are you doing, Venice?!"
Kevin's voice thundered across the hall as he strode in, instantly pulling Stefanie behind him.