awsons' house an hour later and pa

thoughts. "Mr. Dawson, I can't stand Vanessa. She's far too headstrong and lacks the g

eyes sharp and unwavering, Connor

l at his feet, cast a disapproving glance at

e new and started worrying that the engagement

back, only to discover that Connor's new l

liev

m thickened, leaving ever

hone, calling her a useless girl. With a smirk, she said, "Who would've guessed that my sister would be the one Connor brought h

mself at a lo

essa flashed a subtle smile. "A

led up in her eyes. "I'm so sorry, Vanessa. I never

ke it up with me-leave Dayna out of this. I know we've known each other for years, and I get how you feel, but I'

. I a

in disbelief

ssa just

reat, she consented. Wasn't she supp

lips curled into an

Dawson family would consent to you marrying Dayna. How does that sound?" Vanessa chuckled so

as sure his father's favoritism would smooth everything

a commanding voice boomed from t

h anger, gripping his cane tightly as if it w

before Colten swung the cane,

avy thud, staring up at his father

ad

ntire body trembling with anger. He signaled to the bodyguards standing behind h

e had, but their hold was too s

vents. She glanced around the room, only to notice that everyone else re

iding the satisfaction she felt. Everything

ff. Vanessa's mother's will had made it clear-the Stewart fam

or the inheritance, but little did they know, Va

t into a trap they set

with anyone he pleased. Vanessa

a soft smile. "Mr. Saunders, it's real

ust messing with us," Phil sa

t know how

knew better than to argue. She qui

sa, Connor wasn't himself today. Apologies for the drama. Once

ly Phil, Vanessa, and Dayna were left i

er a word, Phil slappe

f of Dayna's face

father the one who had always despised Vanessa?

arly messed it all up, you idiot. Go to yo

and stormed out, not sparing a

hat threatened to spill. She couldn't understand

er amusement. Her eyes gleamed with mockery. "I once thought

bout to fire back, but

imate daughter to marry into their family? And you think Dad's love for you wil

her heel and walked o

up from the table and hurled it to the

ow Vanessa she wasn't the only one who