"Don't think I can't see right through you. The moment you saw Matteo taking care of Adrian, you wanted the same thing for yourself. So you went after Mark instead.
You knew exactly who he was, exactly how wealthy and powerful his family was, and you made sure he fell for you."
He tilted his head slightly.
"Now you get to enjoy the same luxurious life as your best friend."
"That's not true!" Charles gasped, tears of anger and fear filling his eyes. "I never seduced him! He came to me himself! We love each other!"
"Quiet, you little liar," Owen cut in coldly, shoving Charles's shoulders back against the marble wall and holding him there. "Everyone has always known you for what you are, Charles, a desperate social climber. Do you honestly believe someone like Mark could ever truly love someone like you?"
A cruel smile spread across his face.
