Villain Ch 215. Rubbing Salt Into The Wound [Part 3]
"It could be wrong," Sophia defended herself, her voice shaky with a mix of uncertainty and fear. She couldn't believe that Vivian had dug into her past, searching for evidence to expose her secrets. The realization that her actions had left a digital trail, easily accessible to those determined enough to find it, sent a chill down her spine.
"Well, I'm pretty sure about that," Vivian replied with a smirk, her eyes glinting with a combination of satisfaction and superiority. "The social media footprint can be terrifying at times," she added, her tone laced with a hint of triumph.
Sophia's heart raced as she processed Vivian's words. "You..." Sophia whispered, her voice barely audible. She felt exposed, and vulnerable, as if Vivian held all the power in that moment. Her mind raced, searching for a way to salvage the situation, to protect herself from the consequences of her past actions.
A smirk appeared on Vivian's lips, a subtle flicker of triumph dancing in her eyes. She had struck a nerve with her words, hitting Sophia right where it hurt. "His name is David, right? Bad guy type. He looks strong and dependable, but he also looks like a typical boy who has trouble controlling his anger," Vivian delivered the verbal blow without hesitation, her voice laced with a mix of amusement and disdain.
Sophia's shock was palpable as she absorbed Vivian's words. Her mind raced, desperately trying to comprehend how Vivian had managed to uncover such intimate details about her past relationship. "You found my social media..." Sophia stammered, her voice filled with a mixture of astonishment and disbelief.
A sweet smile tugged at the corners of Vivian's lips, her expression almost mocking in its innocence. "Yeah. You should make sure to deactivate or lock it to privacy if you don't want to use it anymore," she advised casually as if she was simply offering a friendly tip. There was no denying the underlying satisfaction in her voice, though—a satisfaction derived from the knowledge that she held power over Sophia.
"So, you're angry with me because of my mistake in the past?" Sophia's voice quivered with a mix of vulnerability and a hint of defiance as she sought an explanation from Vivian.
Vivian let out a soft chuckle, her laughter carrying an edge of bitterness. "I'm mad at you because, after what you did, you still have the nerve to crawl back to him," Vivian retorted, her voice laced with a potent combination of anger and frustration. She took a deliberate step closer to Sophia, closing the physical gap between them, her eyes narrowing in a glare that held both warning and accusation. "Stop hurting him," Vivian's voice dripped with a menacing undertone, a clear threat woven into her words.
For a brief moment, the air between Sophia and Vivian crackled with tension. The intensity of their gaze exchanged like a silent battleground, each woman holding her ground with equal determination. Sophia's eyes flickered with a mix of defiance and remorse, her emotions churning within her as she grappled with the weight of Vivian's words. The truth in Vivian's accusation hung heavy in the air, a stark reminder of the pain and heartache Sophia had caused.
"I will not hurt him again. I just seek his forgiveness. I want us to go back to how it used to be," Sophia confessed, her voice resolute and filled with a flicker of hope. She longed for the possibility of repairing the broken bonds and reigniting the flame that once burned between her and Allen.
Vivian's eyes bore into Sophia's, a mixture of pity and understanding etched on her face. She shook her head, her expression tinged with a touch of sadness. "You know that's impossible," Vivian replied, her voice tinged with a hint of regret. She understood the depths of pain that Sophia had caused, and the scars that remained as a testament to their fractured past.
Sophia's determination flared, refusing to accept defeat. "We won't know the result if we don't try," she insisted stubbornly, a glimmer of defiance in her eyes. She believed in the power of second chances, of redemption, and she was unwilling to let go without a fight.
A sigh escaped Vivian's lips. "You have tried, Sophia. And he has refused," she reminded her. "If I were you, I would stop chasing him. He already has us," Vivian's words were tinged with a mix of resignation and possessiveness as if claiming a territory that Sophia had lost.
"Us?" Sophia repeated, her voice filled with confusion and a hint of desperation. She needed answers, she needed to understand what Vivian meant by claiming Allen as theirs.
Vivian's sly smirk only widened, revealing her satisfaction in stirring up emotions within Sophia. She relished the power she held over Sophia's emotions, and she didn't hesitate to exploit it. "Oh, Sophia, you have no idea," she taunted, her voice dripping with disdain. "Allen is far more popular and desired than you ever thought. If it wasn't for your betrayal, he might have had a line of women at his doorstep before he even met us."
Sophia's heart sank at Vivian's words. She had underestimated Allen's appeal, his allure that extended beyond their own circle. The realization that she had let go of a good man, one who could have had any woman he desired, for the sake of a delinquent left her feeling foolish and regretful.
Vivian let out a long breath, her tone filled with both pity and superiority. "It's such a pity that I have to share him with others, but it's fine," she continued, her words laced with mocking laughter. "At least it's not as bad as being the fool who threw him away for a random bastard." Her words were like venom, poisoning the air around them with a mixture of disdain and triumph.
With a final mocking chuckle, Vivian turned and walked away, her strides confident and purposeful. She disappeared into the restroom, leaving Sophia standing there, frozen and consumed by a mix of emotions. The weight of her actions settled heavily upon her, and she couldn't deny the truth in Vivian's words. She had let go of a diamond while chasing after fool's gold.
Regret coursed through Sophia's veins as she replayed the choices she had made, the decisions that had led her down this path of heartbreak and loss. She couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as she watched Vivian confidently claim her place by Allen's side. It was a bitter pill to swallow, knowing that she had willingly relinquished her hold on someone who had the potential to bring her happiness.