Chapter 112

KIMBERLY’S POV There was a new vibe in the party when my family walked in. I was clinging to Xavier's hand, finger tracing along the chilled diamond necklace he wore around my neck a few minutes ago. I looked at my dad, his face as hard as stone. My mom stood by his side, mouth pursed in a thin line. Ethan was paralyzed in place, shocked, and Michael's stone calculating gaze swept around Xavier and me like he couldn’t believe what he was seeing. Xavier leaned in, the chill of his hot breath scalding my ear as he growled low and rasping, "You're too comfortable for someone whose family just stepped into the lion's den." I rolled my eyes in frustration. "Should I be worried about them?" I clipped short, my face firm. He curled his lip. "Of course not. They should suffer more for what they put you through." All of a sudden a familiar voice screamed, grabbing everybody’s attention. “Father, you won’t believe what Kimberly has done.” Of course, it was Madison who was still desperately tryin