CHAPTER 040 OLIVIA'S POV I wasn't going to take that from her . " What did you just say ? " I said , walking closer to her , my fists clenched by my sides . Adrian's attention immediately shifted towards me , sensing the tension .. " You heard what I said . You're a whore ," Dora repeated , her voice laced with arrogance and zero hesitation . I let out a dry laugh , shaking my head . " That's really neat coming from someone like you . " I gave her a slow , deliberate look from head to toe , my lips curling in distaste . " And what's that supposed to mean ? " she asked , crossing her arms . " Oh , you know exactly what I mean , " I shot back . " After coming into my marriage and breaking it apart ? Should I go on ? " Dora scoffed and took a step forward as if daring me to say more . " Adrian was never yours to begin with ," she said , her voice dripping with mockery . I tilted my head , a smirk forming on my lips . " I bet that's what you tell yourself to calm your nerves at night . " Her expression darkened , and I knew I had hit a nerve . " Hey , hey , " Adrian's voice cut in as he stepped between us . " You two need to calm . down . " His eyes flickered with irritation as he turned towards Dora . " Her parents are coming tomorrow , so you will not lay a finger on her . " Dora's eyes widened slightly . " Her parents are coming tomorrow ? So she's here to stay . then ? " Her tone was bitter , and I could see the jealousy practically oozing from her . Adrian didn't hesitate . " As a matter of fact , she is . And that's my decision . " I crossed my arms , enjoying the look of disbelief on Dora's face . She looked like she was about to explode , and honestly , it was the most satisfying thing I had seen all day . Adrian exhaled , clearly done with the conversation . " Now , what do you want ? " Dora flipped her hair over her shoulder , regaining her composure . " What do I want ? I came to spend the weekend with you ," she said sweetly , batting her lashes like she was some innocent angel . I rolled my eyes so hard I was surprised they didn't get stuck at the back of my head . Of course , she did . Adrian , however , was not amused " Well at won't be possible . We can Successfully unlocked ! probably reschedule . " Oh , so he was still keeping his little plaything around ? These two had no shame . " No ," Dora said firmly . CHAPTER 040 Adrian's brow arched . " What ? " " I'm not rescheduling because of her . I'm staying , " Dora declared .. Adrian's jaw tightened . I saw the frustration in his eyes as he pinched the bridge of his nose , exhaling deeply . " Fine , you can stay tonight , but you're leaving tomorrow . And that's final . " Dora pouted slightly , clearly wanting more time , but she must have realized that arguing would get her nowhere . Instead , she sighed dramatically . " Alright , fine . " Oh , this was perfect . I was stuck here , but guess what ? She was stuck here too , even if just for a night . Finally , things were going to get interesting . I couldn't leave and come find her , but the good Lord had delivered her straight to me . And the little hours she was going to stay here were going to be her worst . A maid approached Adrian and said , " Sorry for the interruption , sir , but dinner is ready . " " Thank you ," Adrian replied before turning to us . " You two behave yourselves . Especially you , Olivia . " I raised an eyebrow . Did he seriously think I was just going to sit quietly and listen to him ? He had no idea the amount of pain this woman had caused me . I wasn't done . Not even close . Without another word , I turned on my heel and walked out towards the garden . The cool night air brushed against my skin as I made my way to the water fountain . I sat down , letting my fingers trail over the smooth stone edge , my thoughts swirling like the water below . " So he actually wants to reschedule , " I mumbled to myself , shaking my head . Why did I even care ? I should be more worried about what he wanted me to tell my parents tomorrow . That was the real problem . And then , of course , I had to figure out how to get out of here . But before all that ... I had a little side mission to take care of first . I pulled out my phone and opened the internet , typing in a simple search : Ways to get back at someone . I scrolled through the options , smirking as I read some of them . Then , one particular suggestion caught my eye Add poison to their food . Obviously , I wasn't going to do that - I wasn't a killer . But the idea itself sparked something in my mind . Poison was too extreme , but something else could work just as well . Pepper . 2/3 CHAPTER 040 That was a great idea . And what perfect timing . Dinner was about to be served . I immediately stood up and headed back inside . The dining table was already set , and I could easily tell which seat was Adrian's , and which ones were mine and Dora's . Adrian sat at the head of the table , while Dora and I were seated beside him . I made my way to the kitchen and grabbed the spiciest pepper I could find . I had to be smart about this . I couldn't let anyone see me do it . I glanced around . No maids were in sight . Perfect . Moving quickly , I sprinkled a generous amount of the pepper onto one of the plates . But then , a thought crossed my mind . What if she didn't sit where I expected ? I needed to play it safe . With a devious grin , I switched tactics . I added the pepper to my own plate instead . That way , when she sat down , I could pull a little reverse psychology and make her switch plates with me . I smirked to myself . Oh , Dora . You have no idea what's coming for you . 3/1