I rushed to her side. "Mom! Are you okay?"
Just then, Darien threw open the door, clearly irritated by the noise outside. His eyes narrowed. "What are you doing here?"
I met his glare, my hatred surging to the surface like fire.
"Darien Eugene, you killed my grandfather and my father—how dare you show your face? Don’t forget who saved your family from ruin. Without us, the Eugene Family would be nothing!"
"You ungrateful bastard. I must have been blind to ever fall in love with a monster like you!"
And with that, I slapped him hard across the face.
The sting on my palm was sharp. Red finger marks bloomed on his cheek.
"Elodie, are you insane?" Vienna rushed over, pushing me away as she fussed over his swollen face.
What surprised me most was Darien’s reaction. He did not lash out. He was not even as angry as I expected. If anything… there was guilt in his eyes.
I pointed at both of them—my voice trembling, thick with rage.
"And you, Vienna."
"You want Darien so badly? Fine. Take him. Let’s see how sweet stolen love really tastes."