ale

long I've waited for this moment." Liana's

cold rain stinging my skin, but t

downpour. Anger and betrayal seared my heart, knowing his

t you back in! Leave, and never return!" Vic

ndow. The curtain hung open, a hollow invitation. Yet, h

emories flooded my mind: our chance meeting at the restaurant years

trembled. "I need to get out of here. It h

everything: my dreams, my family, my very identity. Yet, he crushed me

plain!" My voice cracked, my body weakened, but my heart wailed in desperati

t trash compared to us! I'll ensure you never set eyes on him again!" Liana's hurtful word

dy like you! You're worthless, fit only for servitude. Liana is his equal, a pe

tempts to win her approval, futile gestures lost on her frozen heart. Every s

ictoria. "Aunty," she cooed, basking in the older woman's val

m. I know you care for James, and your father's thriving business would beautifully co

d on Victoria, ignoring me

confirmed her approv

ed belongings, the silence a

ated deception. Behind smiling eyes, she orchestrated our d

oed, tenderly tucking a stray strand of Liana's hair into place. "I'd love

oval. Secretly gifting her luxury bags, hoping to earn her affection. But now, I saw t

ne with you, Denaley." She dangled the Jade bracelet, a treasured

ulated interest, her eyes searching for any hint of authenticit

t just a cheater, but a thief too!" Her words sliced

. "Liana, please! That bracelet wa

"Oh, this is getting interesting," she

me. I yearned to seize the bracelet, but my frailty betra

ounds. She hurled the heirloom, watching with satisfaction as it shattered on the cold floo

." Tears streamed down my face as grief and loss engulfed me. This

ifts from my cousins crashing to the floor. "Leave this mansion! You're no longer

"You're finally where you belong," s

enaley." Strong hands grasped my shoulders, and I looked up i

a in hand, shielding my cousin from the rain. His pre

think you're so clever, don't you? P

ge seething beneath her poi

my shoulders, offering sile

you treat her like this!" He turned to approac

"Please, let's just leav

d his hand, leaning into his support. Sh

You're her mistress! How dare you sho

's firm grip on my hand steadied me, his calm

ase!" I pleaded,

rowing menacingly. My strength faltered

mom! I am cutting off ties with you! I never wanted you

ing the pain. Deep down, I'd always known Victoria's tru

et mine. "Where's your h

overwhelmed, and

, Shien," I whisp

anger flashing in his e

hand firmly, c

ed my face. "Denaley, open

to comply. Words stuck in m

security! I never want to see your faces ag

m, but her smirk betrayed her pretende

toria's shrill

"James..." I whispered, before dark