Chapter 4

James glared at me, his eyes burning red with humiliation and hatred, like he was about to explode. The ambulance showed up fast, sirens blaring.

Emily was lifted onto a stretcher, and James followed her into the ambulance without a second thought.

The huge dining room was empty now, just me and Richard left.

For the first time, I got a taste of what it felt like to have real power.

I leaned into Richard's arms, my voice barely above a whisper.

"Mr. Carter, I don't want to just be a pretty face."

"I want to learn something," I added.‍