Camille's point of view

Victoria's gaze sharpened. "Yes. Every lesson, every challenge, every seemingly excessive demand, they all serve that purpose. To make you stronger than Sophia was. More prepared for the dangers wealth and power attract."

"And to make me capable of the revenge you've planned."

"That too," she acknowledged. "The people who hurt you must pay for what they've done. But beyond revenge lies something more important, ...