MALIA’S POV

Gabriel’s eyes glinted with malice. “Oh, but I do not know, Malia. You gave me some weird lie about wanting your inheritance as soon as possible when we both know that was a lie.”

“Gabby…” I breathed out, not knowing what to say.

He leaned towards me maliciously. “You picked my brother over me and then come back a couple of days later, spouting off some shit and asking me to marry you. Did you really expect me to truly marry you just like that?”

The air left my lungs, and I staggered back, nearly collapsing from the sheer weight of his words.

“I’m done playing nice,” Gabriel...