When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 1084

Amelia hadn't expected Amanda to discover the poisoning this quickly.

She let out a bitter scoff. "You make it sound so noble. What do you mean, you 'tolerated' me all these years? You were always manipulative, intentionally stealing my spotlight! If it wasn't for you, I would have been the one to marry Orion's father, and you would be the one sitting in this miserable prison!"

In her twisted mind, Amanda had stolen everything from her, and now had the audacity to mock her.

Orion spoke up, his voice dangerously cold. "My father never liked you. In fact, he despised you. He knew exactly what kind of dirty tricks you played and how thoroughly vile you were."

Amelia's face contorted in disbelief.

"Impossible," she muttered.

She snapped her gaze back to Amanda. "You must have badmouthed me to him, right? I knew it! I was the one set up on a blind date with him first, but he ended up choosing you. You're the toxic friend! You stole my life!"

Amanda's expression remained entirely unfazed by the hysterical accusations.

She asked, her tone dripping with ridicule, "How exactly did I steal your life?"

"Didn't you?"

"Or was it because you were always incredibly mediocre? Your looks were average, your capabilities were nonexistent, yet your greed was boundless. You wanted everything, and when you couldn't get it, you resorted to dirty, underhanded tactics."

Amelia flew into a rage. "You're talking nonsense! I was better than you! You were the one playing tricks!"

"There's no point in arguing about this anymore. But I will tell you this: the evidence of your poisoning is absolute. I will testify against you in three days. When the judge sees your overwhelming motive and the combined weight of your crimes, you will be given a life sentence."

But Amanda didn't so much as glance over her shoulder.

She walked out with her head held high, leaving the echoes of Amelia's hysteria behind.

Lemira sneered down at the pathetic woman. "Having a friend like you is pure rotten luck."

Even facing a life behind bars, Amelia was still spewing delusional nonsense, desperately trying to exploit Amanda's kindness one last time.

Amelia shot Lemira a look of pure, venomous hatred. "This is all your fault. Everything is your fault! Why didn't you just die in that car crash!"

If Lemira had just died, none of this nightmare would be happening.