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She pauses, taking her tiest my words “What the hell is that supposed to mean?”

“What do you think it ht brow

Payton’s mouth drops open “It wasn’t like that He was like a father to me—”

“Okay If you say so,” I say in a tone that obviously implies otherwise “Doesn’t matter what he was What matters is he put you in this position You think I want to deal with you, princess? Spoiler alert—I don’t I don’t want to see or speak to you But my father was a dick He didn’t care what I wanted If he cared at all about me, or you for that e of your finances, noouldn’t he?”

Wide eyes

They consu to realize just how fucked she is

Welcome to reality, baby Check your expectations at the door

“My father didn’t care about anyone,” I continue “Never did The ht he wasthat was all a lie You probably think I’rade-A asshole I should know I’m his sonand the apple didn’t fall far from that tree”

Everything I learned about hatred, I learned straight from the source

Her teeth bite over her lower lip, and she starts to nibble as if she’s trying to stop herself fro that she won’t be able to take back

Knowing that I have control over her keeps her in check

I like it

But as much as I want to celebrate this win, I can’t think about that now I need to tell her why she’s here first, and when I’m alone, I can savor the moment

“What do you want from me?”

“Patience, princess I’ comfortable I’m already pretty comfortable, but I like to e Well, my father technically will, but I’ll free up the funds—”

“You really do think you’re God, don’t you?”