James blinked. The arrogance on his face faltered, just a flicker. But Cora wasn't done.
"I was blind. So blind," she muttered, almost to herself, but loud enough for him to hear. "Blinded by love. By stupid affection. You were my first love, James. We met in school. I believed in you. I saw your potential, your drive, your hunger. I thought it meant you'd become a good man. A man I could build a life with."
Her voice cracked slightly, but her eyes remained dry fierce.
"But you're nothing more than trash now. A snake in a suit. A man who feeds on betrayal and manipulation. And I'm ashamed… not because I loved you but because I didn't walk away sooner."
Upon hearing what Cora just said, James opened his mouth, probably to throw another insult, but Cora raised her hand.
"Don't. I'm not finished."
She stepped forward, her heels clicking against the floor, standing right in front of him.
