Chapter 44 Chocolate

• When the drinks arrived, Maya didn't hesitate. Reaching out for the glass, she drained the amber liquid in one smooth motion as the alcohol burned down her throat. Although it was nothing compared to the fire of betrayal still raging in her chest, it felt like a light bulb was lit in her head as a thought crossed her mind.
• It dawned on her that even if Pedro was aware of Lucius's plans against her, there was no way in the world Pedro would support Lucius's relationship with their stepmother.
• Why hadn't she thought of this earlier?