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~Belinda's POV
Richard's eyes widened. "Tonight? But…"
"Don't 'but' me," I cut him off sharply, stepping closer so that he could see the determination in my eyes. "You heard me. I want it done now. And I don't care how you do it, but you will make sure it happens where Damon or one of his brothers will catch you. Do you understand? They must catch you."
Richard looked pale, like he wanted to protest but didn't dare. "Luna Belinda, if they catch me, they could kill me…"
I grabbed his shirt and yanked him closer, my voice dropping to a deadly whisper. "That's the point. Don't you see? That's how we expose Lisa. That's how we drag her filth into the open. If they see you together, if they know what she's hiding, they'll despise her. Damon won't defend her. None of them will. She'll be ruined, Richard. Ruined. And you'll be free of her too. And that way you will be useful to me!"
