72 Family Tensions and Accusations.

In the conference room, Alex sat brooding, his mood palpably sour, casting a shadow over the meeting. The colleagues, sensing his dark demeanor, cautiously refrained from any provocation or unnecessary questions.

“Let’s wrap this up. If there are no further issues, return to your work,” Alex announced sternly as the meeting concluded. The room quickly emptied, leaving Alex and his assistant Collins alone.

They hurried back to Alex’s office, where a surprise awaited them. Lillian, Alex’s sister, lounged in his chair, nonchalantly applying nail polish. Alex, already on edge, snapped. He snatched the polish from her hands and flung it to the floor, startling her.

“What’s this, Alex? Why are you so upset?” Lillian exclaimed, shocked by her brother’s sudden

outburst.

Alex, unable to contain his frustration, accused her, “Ever since Emma’s divorce, you’ve been nothing but trouble. You’re causing unnecessary drama!”

anger, Alex’s hand flew across Lillian’s face

Emma if this is how

she bullied. you, only you know the truth. And forget about attending the gala. Emma and I

if he ignored Lillian’s behavior, she would escalate her

Emma pay. You always take her side.

her.“Why act this way, Lillian? If Emma wronged

hate Emma. Do I need a reason? I can’t stand her, and I’ll act

on it.”

problems for yourself and our family? Why are you so hell bent in causing trouble?”

more than a status symbol–a prideful person of humble

then hit me again. What does it matter? You’ve hardly been a brother to me anyway,” she challenged, her

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