Sabine crossed her arms, a smug smile tugging at her lips. “It’s only fair, Nikolai. After everything she’s done—”
“No,” I cut in.
Nikolai’s head snapped toward me. “What did you say?”
“I said no,” I repeated, my voice firmer. “Why should I apologize when she’s the one who started all this?”
His expression darkened. “Don’t test my patience, Sienna. You’ve already cost me enough — that business deal fell through because of your drama. You’ll do as I say.”
Then he grabbed my arm.
My hand moved before I could stop myself. The sharp sound of the slap echoed through the room.
“No,” I said coldly. “You don’t get to touch me anymore.”
He froze, shock written across his face. Then his eyes narrowed, studying me. Realization dawned.
“…You can see?”
A faint smirk formed on my lips. “Yes, Nikolai. I can see now. Nervous?”
He stepped closer, his anger dissolving into unease. “Love… why didn’t you tell me? I could’ve helped—”
I let out a bitter laugh. “Help? Like when you paid the doctors to keep me blind? Like when you lied about our marriage? Don’t bother pretending anymore, Nikolai. I know everything.”
He opened his mouth, but nothing came out.
Behind him, Sabine’s face had gone pale, her lips trembling.