Chapter 15
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As Jack continued his verbal assault, growing more cutting by the second, I gently squeezed his hand.
Joel's girlfriend suddenly cut in, her voice dripping with venom.
"Joel, who's this little slut hiding under the curtain? Too ashamed to show her face, but bold enough to flaunt her relationship with your friend?"
Someone else immediately joined in.
"Seriously, Jack, what's gotten into you? What kind of spell has this girl cast on you?"
Before they could finish, something shattered violently against the wall.
"Watch your fucking mouth!"
Jack's voice had turned to ice.
Joel frowned, stepping forward.
"Jack, you're overreacting. For some girl you just met a few days ago..."
Jack cut him off mid-sentence.
"That's where you're wrong, Joel.
We've known each other for ages—she just happened to have a boyfriend!"
Another collective gasp rippled through the group.
Joel's voice rose in disbelief.
"Jack, you—!"
Jack interrupted again, smiling wickedly.
"But they just broke up! So I finally got my chance!"
"Right, sis?"
