Villain Ch 1930. Manipulative
"Because she wanted something from you," Vivian said. "And people like her don't care who they drag down to get it."
He didn't reply.
Because he knew she was right.
And maybe that's what burned the most.
Not the lie.
Not the fake video.
But the fact that, somehow, even after all this time—he still hadn't done a damn thing, and people kept using his name like currency.
"Allen."
He looked at her.
Vivian's eyes were steady now. Clear. "You're not the same guy anymore. You know that, right?"
He nodded once. "Yeah."
"Then act like it."
His throat felt tight. But he nodded again.
