CHAPTER FIFTY NINE – DID YOU CATCH THE SWERVE?

"Don't play coy with us you grifting snake," Jasmine's ally bristled, fists clenching. "Did you really think you'd be able to run forever, leaving a wake of devastation behind you ad infinitum?" Sylvia merely tutted and shook her head in exaggerated disappointment. "Such unpleasantries already? And here I thought we might be able to civilize ourselves into a fun little reunion chitchat." "Fun? You bled me to the bone financially, destroyed my life and self-worth through your manipulations and cruelty!" Jasmine fought to keep her voice lowered but the anger simmered unchecked. "No more lies or dodging responsibility - these games of yours end today, Sylvia." To her surprise, the socialite facade cracked slightly and Sylvia rolled her eyes in apparent exasperation. "Oh puh-lease, not this same tired song and dance again!" She rose sinuously to her feet, pinning them both with a imperious glare. "You seriously think throwing another little tantrum at me is going to somehow undo the ha