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

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

his words lacking conviction. I had grown accustomed to people's

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

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

I retorted, crossing my legs and chewing gum nonchalantl

confidence unwavering. I forced a laugh and rolled my eyes, refusing to let her get under my skin. It’s not true t

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

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

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

over my inheritance. But it wasn't going as smoothly as I had hoped. Every time

her. Although I had already learned about this from my grandparents, a part of me still cl

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

anted me to consider were nothing to write home about. We're talking company drivers, sons of his friend's

s 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. Th

for his son, and Lorenzo struck a shady deal with him to arrange a marriage and render the will null and void. Meanwhile, t

le reason: he was easy to handle. I had planned to leave the mansion so that I could proceed with my s

nd almost sobbing voice, pleaded, "Can't you just marry someone else? Does it have to be Ryan?" Her victim act didn't

d, "So, are you suggesting that I m

We grew up together, and we were already dating," she claimed, showcasing her impressive acting skills. If

ay. I had chosen Ryan because he had approached me first. I believed he would be easy to manipulate due to his igno

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

s extent," I muttered, about to console Ma

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

ed, cringing at their display while Ry

ponded, his suspicio

e's weak and foolish." I casually remarked, watching Ryan help Mavie regain her footing. I knew

ur family, and this is how you repay us." Daisy sudden

hing to stop your daughter?" I incredulously ask

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

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

by now?" I remarked, knowing that the blow to her head must have been excruciatin

on filled with worry as he looked at Mavie. A pang of sadness and pain struck me, s

gusting scumbag who wasn't des

anger directed towards me. I waited for

p closer before delivering a slap across my face. At that moment, time seemed to slow down as I witnessed Daisy and Mavi

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

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

m, and now you realize that he loves Mavie," Lor

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

pay for what you did to Mavie," Lorenzo finally

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

g her side? You're such a good girl," Daisy chimed

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

you were to hand it over 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 ill

r myself. I couldn't rely on Ryan anymore, not after everything that had transpired. He had p

gestion, and replied, "Tell Nadine to dig into the CCTV footage of my mother's mansion." Enzo nodded, fully understanding my intentions. Nadine