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my rightful inheritance, though I already expected this to happen. I had been staying in their house for what felt

ting my gaze, a sign that he was hiding something. Growing up, people would always look me in the eye when th

, his words lacking conviction. I had grown accustomed to people

ene, why are you in such a rush? Haven't you been well taken care of in

ompletely oblivious to the irony of her own words? I wanted to maintain an angelic image in their eye

ting to be fed?" I retorted, smirking at

er confidence unwavering. I laughed and rolled my eyes, refusing to let her get under my skin. It's not true th

r's insult. "Mom, you don't have to say it like that. We have

g concern for my lack of manners. I couldn't help but chuckle, knowing her apology was i

," I declared, my voice dripping with determination. I had no intention of staying in their p

over my inheritance. But it wasn't going as smoothly as I had hoped. He would

Although I had already learned about this from my grandparents, a part of me still clung to the

't known him better, I might have believed his claims that the

r daughters off to. We're talking about company drivers, sons of his friend's maids, and other folks that even the most lenient parents would think twice about marrying off their kids unle

out of anyone but not me, not Serene Portico. He revealed the details of the will, and I couldn't help but clench my fist when I finally understood what Lorenzo had been up to. The det

e. It turns out that Reynold wanted me for his son, and Lorenzo struck a shad

as easy to handle. After getting married, I planned to leave the mansion to proceed with my plan and cont

u just choose someone else? Does it have to be Ryan?" Her victim act didn't easily fool me, even

ed, "So, are you suggesting I acce

me. We grew up together and were already dating," she claimed, showcasing her impressive acting skill

cause he had approached me first. He would be easy to manipulate due to his ignorance, and I tho

to harm me. I pushed her away, not wanting to cause her any real harm. However, the actress took over and dramatically

much–" I muttered before a sud

rushing to Mavie's side with concern. I knew he was gullible and e

d, cringing at their display while Ryan

" Ryan responded, his sus

my fault that she's weak and foolish." I casually remarked, watching Ryan help Mavie regain

ur family, which is how you repay us." Daisy suddenly

ing to stop your daughter?" I incredulously asked

instead of her! She's far too unladylike and unworthy of you," Daisy declared, e

n't you concerned about your daughter's well-being?" I retorted, causi

y now?" I asked mockingly, knowing that the blow to her head must have been painfu

k me, surprising even my stone and cold heart. How could I feel this way when he was nothing more than a disgusting scumbag who wasn't deserving o

efore delivering a slap across my face. Time seemed to slow down at that moment as I witnessed Daisy and Mavie's l

our grandparents? Is this what they taught you? To

aughter? If he wanted a bitch for a girlfriend, then so be it. I wouldn't stop him. He

ught he would be easy to handle, but it turns out he was ev

ve him, and now you realize he loves Mavie,

wealth. Sorry to burst your bubble, Ryan, but your father's plan won't work. I know he and Lorenzo made that ag

pay for what you did to Mavie," Lorenzo finally ma

pose." Mavie spoke up in a soft voice, deliberately appea

ng her side? You're such a good girl," Daisy said

nzo. "You better give me what is rightfully mine. Because if you don't, I will make sure that there's nothing left for

r willingly, rest assured, you'll receive nothing in return. You'll be tossed back into the trash where you belong, along with your mistress and your illegitimate da

band. I couldn't rely on Ryan anymore after everything that had transpired. He had pro

e CCTV footage of my mother's mansion. I'm sure they put it there to monitor my movements and see that we got a copy before they decided to take it down." Enzo nodded, fully understanding my i