Chapter 2076 Privileged Favorites

“No... No, you're lying!” Sophia sobbed. “Either you and Rowena knew each other long ago and plotted to shatter my heart for her revenge, or she learned we were dating and stole you simply to hurt me. But I'm innocent!” She pressed a shaking hand to her chest, tears flooding her cheeks. “My parents' feud began before I was even born. I knew nothing of it. How could you two be so cruel and vicious, to trample my feelings?”
Colin started forward, but Rowena's slender fingers closed around his arm, anchoring him in place before stepping into the open air beside him.
“Sophia,” Rowena said, voice level as a measured heartbeat, “I will speak only once. Every word will be true—no embellishments, no omissions—so listen carefully.”