restige in Flanmery, and their villa was con

e could compare, as it belonged to

. Her hair had been elegantly styled, and she radiated all

ed over their adopted daughter's appearance, each touch

If the Morgan family form an alliance with the Evans family, we'll secure our

previously rejected any talk of engagement, suddenly called to annou

both beautiful and intelligent. I'm sure Kaden will be

n promised, her smile bright a

vans family had been on the table for years, but

se, was it possible he had fallen for h

hat was t

ain she was o

nt suddenly called ou

mmediate. "Is someone her

head, looking anxiou

pressed, impatience cr

Morgan. She

ve a dismissive snort. "That's ridicu

.. I mean

arold, Carole, and Emmal

urfaced. His expression soured. "That's right

Carole's irritation flared. "Of all days to show up, she p

"Give her ten thousand dollars and tell her to stay somewhere

nly grew. "We tried, sir..

walk right in? She's

ish, a sharp, icy voice

on't sound very

and noticed the s

Hayley appeared much the same, s

wed, resentment burn

ans family ever learned she had a sister who'd

tuation, Emmalyn forced a strained s

, then swung her hand and struc

e room as everyone

cted such boldn

er raising her voice. Yet now, she str

years ago," Hayley announced,

the truth, but instead, Emmalyn had slapped her,

ld and Carole had sided wit

as she lunged at Hayle

ixed her with a steady gaze. "You haven't changed at all, Mo

left. She only wanted to welcome you home. How co

sed Hayley's lips. "I have every rig

s just an adopted daughter. She do

should also respect who holds the authority." Ha

re you really willing to scold me for Emmalyn's sake? Or should I speak with Grandpa abo