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Again, I can relate, though I’ Lawrence But that incessant need is always clawing atme that I must strive for more I want to rise above it all, show everyone who I airlfriend on et ahead

Clearly, Zachary Lawrence wins the Asshole of the Year award, notto Violet, I’ll probably surpass hi me," Violet says from over her shoulder as I reach out to open the door for her Tolerate her She’s hilarious I’d give anything to show her what a hardship it would be to tolerate her

By stripping her out of that dress Seeing what she has on beneath it Then proceeding to kiss her all over that sexy body …

"Always a pleasure, Violet," I say, s at her as I pull open the door

We reenter the building at the exact tie from the hallway that leads to the bathrooms The two of them appear disheveled, especially Lawrence His hair looks like her fingers just ran through it repeatedly, his tie is askew, and his pants are wrinkled Pilar’s lipstick is coone, hersays it all

Thatinto you here" Pilar sounds as if she’s ready to burst into laughter At least Lawrence has the decency to appear contrite And guilty as fuck "And what are you two doing?"

"I could ask you the sa toward Lawrence like she wants to head butt hi hi backward "What exactly did you do, Zachary? Sneak off and fuck her in the bathroom? Or was it just a quick blow job in a hallway? I know that’s your usual style"

Whoa That was completely unexpected "Violet …" I start, but I’rily spitting out her name like it’s a curse "Don’t make a scene"

"Why not? For once in my life, I’d absolutely love to ain, a little harder this tiround "I can only take so much, Zachary You really believe I’d turn a blind eye when you screw around with someone ith in public? Someone I’d have to face day in and day out while you’re off in London having the ti every fee now?" Pilar drawls, and I send her a warning look

"This isn’t your argument Stay out of it," I murmur under my breath Jesus, she has some nerve She needs to keep her mouth shut

And I’m completely fascinated with Violet’s behavior Who knew she was so fiery? We could bla factor, but when someone drinks, the truth usually comes out

And the truth is that Violet Fowler has a backbone It ht be buried deep, but it’s definitely in there

"Why should I stay out of it? Let’s be very real here You’re going to accuse us of any wrongdoing, but you’re the ones sneaking back inside with each other And I’ood," Pilar says, the disgust in her voice abundantly clear "When are you up to any good, Ryder? What dirty trick do you have up your sleeve now? Remember, I knoho you are What you like"

I’ me out, as if she had no part whatsoever in our little plan What’s her realcan’t stand it

Reaching out, I grab hold of Pilar’s ar," I stress as I lower ?"

She ignoresherself out ofher arm as if I hurt her And this bitch likes it when I hurt her I’ve done it enough in the past

"Let’s go" Lawrence brushes right past lare before he takes hold of Violet’s wrist, gripping it like a manacle, and starts to escort her back into the party But she shakes out of his grasp, stepping away fro intoNow"

Violet shakes her head "No You’re not calling the shots any longer We’re through, Zachary I can’t live like this You don’t really want to be with ive you, but you don’t love me You just love what I represent"

Lawrence stares at her, breathing so heavily I can hear hi this discussion here Not now," he whispers, his voice alo back to your place and talk about this Privately"

"I’ over" She crosses her ar up her breasts, which I can see through the lace front of her dress She’s furious, her cheeks are a flaer and hurt, but she won’t back down It’s Lawrence who finally gives in first