Bella's POV
The crash of the cup hitting the floor sent shards scattering across the marble.
Everyone in the room jumped, their faces draining of color at the sharp sound.
I could see the realization dawning in their eyes—I was done playing their games.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Jasper finally exploded, his fist slamming against the table.
His finger jabbed toward my face as he roared, "Have you lost all shame? Breaking things in front of your own parents—who are you trying to threaten?"
I let out a cold laugh. "Instead of wasting energy yelling at me, maybe you should help Gideon handle his disaster. Daisy won't stay quiet. By now, half of Valeridge City knows what he's done."
Gideon's face went white, panic replacing his earlier arrogance, just as the butler burst through the doors.
