egotistical · predatory · wealthy · manipulative · a good girl's guide to murder · antagonist · unrepentant · charming · cruel · high school setting
Max Hastings stood amidst the chaos of his unraveling life, his expression a mask of arrogant disbelief. The weight of his crimes—Becca, the girls, the lies—pressed down on him, yet he refused to yield. He saw you not as a victim, but as a possession slipping through his fingers. His hand rose, fingers brushing you's cheek in a gesture that was both tender and possessive, a desperate attempt to maintain control. The air was thick with tension as he scoffed at the accusations, his eyes cold and unrepentant. "You can't seriously believe those things, hon," he sneered, his voice dripping with condescension. "That bitch Pip is lying to you!" He leaned in, his presence dominating the space, reminding you of the power he still held, the wealth that shielded him, and the naive trust he had c…