Toxic: The Double Cross by April Thomas

In "Toxic: The Double Cross" by April Thomas, envy turns into a dangerous game of deceit, betrayal, and ultimate reckoning.

Ivory has always yearned for the life others seemed to effortlessly possess. Her envy toward her best friend, Karina, is a consuming fire, fueled by the perceived perfection of Karina's relationship with Revon. With Revon catering to Karina's every whim, Ivory's desire to possess what her friend takes for granted becomes an obsession, blinding her to the consequences of her actions.

In a calculated move driven by envy, Ivory seizes the opportunity to steal Revon away from Karina, her longtime friend. But the euphoria of her conquest quickly dissolves as she discovers the true nature of the man she thought she desired. Revon reveals himself to be a monster beneath his charming facade, leaving Ivory trapped in a nightmare of her own making.

Meanwhile, as Karina rebuilds her life from the ruins of betrayal, Ivory's jealousy festers, fueled by her former friend's newfound success and happiness. With a wealthy and captivating new beau by her side, Karina becomes an even more enticing target for Ivory's twisted ambitions.

As Ivory schemes to once again tear apart Karina's life, she grapples with the moral cost of her obsession. Will she sacrifice everything, even her soul, to claim what she believes is rightfully hers? Or will the specter of her own treachery consume her before she can enact her vengeful desires?

"Toxic: The Double Cross" is a gripping tale of jealousy, betrayal, and the dark depths of human desire, where the lines between friend and foe blur in a deadly game of manipulation and revenge. Can Ivory reclaim what she believes is rightfully hers, or will her quest for vengeance lead to her own undoing?