RichVille

Chapter 21

A wise man once said, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” What hurts deeper than betrayal is being deceived by the least expected person; that pain makes one feel like a fool. During that moment when you realize you’ve been a fool all along, dancing to someone else’s tunes, it leaves a hole in your heart. Trust becomes elusive; you start to view the world through different lenses—everyone a potential liar, everyone harboring secrets.

As Damon lay on his bed, thoughts flooded his mind about why Phillips would commit such an act. Phillips appeared too innocent, acted too innocent—someone no one would suspect. Going to the police wasn’t an option; there was no evidence pointing towards Phillips, all signs directed at Danny. However, allowing Danny to go to prison for Phillips was not something Damon could tolerate. He would rather face dire consequences himself.

**Flashback. A few weeks ago.**

Nate admired himself in the mirror one