Kathryn proposes a bet. “Screw Annette Hargrove—and not just physically. Make her fall in love with you. Then dump her so publicly, she’ll transfer back to Ohio by Christmas. Do that, and you can have my brand-new Jaguar.”
Kathryn is exposed. Not just for the lie, but for years of manipulation, blackmail, and cruelty. She is expelled. Her trust fund is frozen. Her friends scatter like roaches in light. cruel intentions -1999-
“No,” she replies. “You don’t.” Kathryn proposes a bet
The night of the winter formal. Sebastian has won. Annette has confessed her love and agreed to sleep with him—her first time. The bet is seconds from payout. Then dump her so publicly, she’ll transfer back
He almost tells her the truth. Almost. But Kathryn’s voice echoes in his head: “Love is a weakness. And you, brother, are not weak.”
Annette turns to him. Her eyes are tired but not closed. “Then don’t be. But not for me. For you.”
