Ileana hadn’t expected Scott to say that. Her head snapped up, eyes wide with shock.

“Sir, your tea is ready.”

At that moment, Mae knocked on the study’s door.

Mae set the teacup down and quietly left. Ileana stood frozen, unsure what to say.

“I… Alessia, she… after all, she’s been with her classmates for two years. Of course, she’s closer to them,” Ileana stammered, fumbling for an excuse and forgetting

what she’d meant to call her.

“So, since you can’t compete with her, you take it out on people beneath you?”

“I… I’m sorry.” The apology slipped out before Ileana could catch herself. With her head bowed, she missed the look of disappointment in Scott’s eyes.

“Sorry for what?” Scott’s tone was cold, commanding respect without a hint of warmth. He looked at Ileana not as a father, but as a superior addressing a

subordinate.

was upset at school,” she

“Wrong.”

protest. Scott left his seat and walked toward her. She could only stare at his

gaze.

“Look at me.”

eyes. Hers were full of uncertainty and avoidance,

If you want a place in your class, earn it. Use money, connections–whatever it

her eyes. Scott’s gaze remained icy and

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will not accept an outsider who just happens to bear our name surpassing my

replied, her ambition finally breaking through in her voice.

satisfied. “I’ll arrange for an etiquette coach. Tomorrow’s introduction banquet

the first time,

gesturing for her to leave. As the study door clicked

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