The Mines (6)

Elle’s sneer only grows by the second. Seeing her face makes Scarlett want to barf but she stays composed.

“Are you still going to pretend to be strong?” Elle scoffs. “I thought you’d be begging for mercy, sister. But you’re as arrogant as ever.”

The bald man behind her stirs in anticipation. Elle promised him that he’ll be able to have his way with Scarlett that night and he’s eager to have her for himself. The brunette undoubtedly has a better appeal than Elle, a feisty one he craves for.

Scarlett only glares at Elle, not giving her the pleasure of scaring her.

“You can’t scare me, Elle,” she says. “I see you for what you are. A pathetic woman who’s obsessed with herself. Or rather…with me. You’re obsessed with bringing me down to make yourself look better but you can’t. Because you’re a fake person-”

Elle slaps Scarlett so hard that her cheek is slightly cut but the latter feels victorious.

“You’re so insecure!” Scarlett laughs. “Hiding behind a veil of righteousness while selling