Chapter 4

Edward finally couldn't hold back anymore. His voice was tight with impatience as he said, "Natalie, you've had enough. Why don't you just head home?"

Vivian snorted, her voice dripping with mockery. "Edward, come on. Natalie might be on a roll tonight."

Her words stung, and I snapped my head toward her.

"I'm in! I'll bet... my apartment in Clearwater Bay!" I shot back, my voice steady even though my heart was racing.

A stunned silence blanketed the room. Even Edward froze.

That apartment was one of the key assets my parents had left me—a prime location, market value far…