“And she decided that meant I had no value.”
Vanessa’s face reddened.
“You were testing me?”
I smiled faintly.
“No.”
I reached into the tote bag.
Every guest watched.
Vanessa’s father immediately stepped forward.
“Careful. Don’t accuse my daughter without proof.”
I ignored him.
I removed my phone.
The same phone that had been recording from the moment the water hit my face.
Vanessa’s expression changed.
Only slightly.
But enough.
Because she understood.
Every word.
