7 The Rage Inside (1/2)

People started to stand up and leave, not bothering to talk anymore. It reflected how exactly the family really felt about each other. Cold. This entire interaction was only about money and power, nothing else.

Some went to talk to Victor on the pretense of family, however in Rory's eyes it looked forced. Her eyebrows crinkled together observing the scene.

”Let's go dear.” Her mother stood up from her chair drawing Rory's attention.

Rory's eyebrows smoothed out when she looked down on her mom. Even though the changes weren't automatic one could tell that a lot of her mother's stress had been relieved after the meeting.

”Sure let's go.”

Together they walked outside, however a malevolent feeling drew Rory's attention. Her eyes casually swept the place before landing on Lily. The girl's entire body was stiff and taunt as if at any moment she would be ready to fight.

Whatever the issue was between her and the previous Rory, it obviously wasn't simple. Rory turned away from the girl, but kept her guard up until they left the room. If the last few days taught her anything it was that she needed to learn some physical fighting skills.

When she was in love with Luke, he always pressed on her that woman should be weak and that he would protect her. She was blindly in love and craved all attention he gave. It was really pathetic. She was no better than an animal waiting for the slaughter.

Her eyes froze over and coldness ran through her body. ”Mom wait for me in the limousine.”

Mrs. Hynes looked up only to be shocked stiff seeing the coldness in her daughter's eyes.

”Is everything ok? If it's about your funds being cut off I can try to find a way to sneak you some.” Her mom whispered.

”No you don't need to risk yourself like that I can handle it. I just need a moment alone right now.”

Her mom looked at her in indecision for a moment, but after seeing the resilience in her eyes she left for the limo.

Rory stood still and looked up at the sky. She felt tears threatening to come, therefore she quickly pinched herself. Replacing the pain in her heart for physical pain. She could at least take that without completely falling apart.

Every time she thought about Luke uncontrollable rage would flow through her body. She wanted to kill him so much that her heart, brain, and soul hurt when she thought about him still being alive. However, she knew the reality of the world.

She was nothing now. A small little ant that Luke could crush at any moment. He held control over one of the strongest technology businesses now and all of her designs for the future. Everything she worked her entire life for was his.

No matter, Rory couldn't spend her life engulfed by hatred. She would return what's due, but wouldn't destroy herself in the process.

Rory repeated the thought over and over in her mind, pushing back the dark thoughts from before.

Finally, she took a step forward.