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I watched the video on Olivia's phone with growing anger. Each second of footage confirmed what I had suspected - my family had betrayed my trust in the worst way possible.

The recording clearly showed Emma deliberately throwing herself into the Moonlit Reflection Pool while

Olivia stood several feet away. There was no pushing, no malice from Olivia - only a calculated performance from a child too young to have learned such manipulation on her own.

My anger rose like a tide as the video continued, showing Victoria's false accusations and Eleanor's immediate condemnation without investigation. The final straw was watching my own granddaughter, Isabelle, claiming to have "witnessed" something she couldn't possibly have seen.

I lowered the phone, my hand trembling with rage. The room had fallen deathly silent as everyone awaited my judgment.

"Kneel down-"I commanded, my voice cutting through the tension.

Isabelle's face brightened immediately. She clearly thought my command was directed at Olivia. The smug satisfaction in her eyes made my blood boil even hotter.

She straightened her posture, ready to witness Olivia's humiliation. When Olivia remained standing, confusion flickered across Isabelle's features.

"Olivia Winters, didn't you hear Grandmother tell you to kneel?" she snapped, grabbing Olivia's arm roughly. "Kneel down now!"

"I told you to kneel down!" I roared, my voice echoing off the walls.

Isabelle froze, her hand still gripping Olivia's arm. Shock registered on her face as she slowly turned to meet

my gaze.

she questioned, disbelief coloring

stutter?" I asked

seemed to give way beneath her as

with confusion, stared up

did I do wrong?" she asked, her voice

it. "This is

Sheppard, our elderly butler who had served the Stone family for decades. Without a word, he

enough for everyone to see. Emma's deliberate fall into the water was unmistakable, as was

face drained of color as the truth was revealed for all to see. She hadn't anticipated actual evidence. Her lies stood exposed in

You Dare

voice. "You set this up beforehand just to get

moved. Isabelle's head snapped

her reddened cheek. "Where did

back!" I thundered, my patience completely exhausted. "What's wrong with Olivia being cautious? Did she hold a knife to your throat and force you

raised my hand again, ready to deliver another blow. Isabelle

herself between me and

doesn't understand things. Don't take it

'Still young? Twenty-four years old and still young and doesn't understand things? When does she

flinched at my words but remained protectively in front of

the Stone Ancestral Hall and kneel to reflect on your actions, I ordered Isabelle, pointing

dragging

a venomous look at Olivia, who calmly returned the gaze. Then Olivia's attention shifted to Victoria

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