She threw herself into Wanda’s arms. She didn’t notice that Wanda’s eyes were filled with icy hatred, not warmth and gratitude.
Before leaving, Lila came to me and smiled smugly. “Everything you were fortunate enough to experience in your past life is now mine. From now on, Lila York will cease to exist in this world. There will only be Lila Lawson, the heiress of the Lawson family.
“I will inherit the Lawson family fortune and become a member of the upper crust. Meanwhile, you’ll continue to be the poor little orphan. I won’t even spare a peasant like you a look when I walk past you. I pity you, really.”
Her eyes gleamed with hope for the future and contempt toward me.
Well, I could understand how she felt. The Lawson family fortune was enough for one to spend for several lifetimes. It was too bad Lila wouldn’t be the one to enjoy all of that.
