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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.

questioned, disbelief coloring her

I

her as she crumpled to the

stared up

did I do wrong?" she

around it. "This is what you

butler who had served the Stone family for decades. Without a word, he took Olivia's phone and connected it to the

the living room wall, large 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

You

so vicious! Isabelle suddenly accused, desperation in her voice. "You set this up beforehand just to get me

echoed through the room before anyone realized I had moved. Isabelle's head snapped to

me?" she wailed, clutching her reddened cheek. "Where did I go wrong?

my patience completely exhausted. "What's wrong with Olivia being cautious? Did she hold

my hand again, ready to deliver another blow. Isabelle cowered, covering her face with

placing herself between me

Don't take it

'Still young? Twenty-four years old and still young and doesn't understand things? When does she plan to grow up? Eleanor, you've spoiled

flinched at my words but remained protectively in front of her daughter. I glared at her, disappointed beyond

Ancestral Hall and kneel to reflect on your actions, I ordered Isabelle, pointing a finger at her trembling form. "Without my permission, no one is allowed to let her

forward, grasping Isabelle by the arms and dragging her away. Her protests

the gaze. Then Olivia's

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