Rhaella’s POV.

“I see you're finally showing your true colours,” he murmured, a humorless scoff tugging his lips. “I almost don’t recognize you anymore. You want to accuse me of sexual assault now? I thought you were always so morally grounded.”

A bitter laugh escaped me, and my shoulders shook faintly despite the pounding in my head.

“Let's just say I finally realized something.” I held his gaze. “If I ever want to win against a man like you, I can't keep playing by the rules you never respected in the first place.”

I paused, narrowing my eyes.

“And don't forget… you actually did try to force yourself on me.”...