As Jessamine seemed to deflate further, so too did Liliana seem to float. Smug as could be. Yes, perhaps she would break it out of spite. It crossed her mind thoroughly.

For such a reaction, the further lies her particularly insulting. Liliana froze and gave the bracelet a squeeze. "Now. What did I just say about the insults? I am more intelligent than that, Jessamine." No breaking the damn thing. Even a quick rug of the ear and dragging to her father would be too light of a sentencing. No. She fancied dragging this out. This could work out to her advantage and Liliana was sick and tired of not having any advantage in any of her families.