Chapter 1693:

Lucille, who had been listening in tense silence, finally snapped. “Lowell, how can you be so heartless? She’s your sister! Can’t you just help her?”

The second Lucille took her side, Dolores’s scowl flipped into a smug smirk as she shot Lowell a triumphant glare.

Unfazed, he sighed. “Mom, Dolores is a grown woman. Stop bailing her out like she’s some helpless child.”

Lucille frowned, caught in the middle of the dispute. “It’s a small thing, Lowell. It wouldn’t kill you to lend a hand. We’re family—shouldn’t we support each other?”

Dolores folded her arms and let out a derisive snort. “Mom, don’t bother. Lowell’s too caught up in his booming career and perfect little love life to give a damn about us.”

She let the words hang before adding with a saccharine smile, “Oh, right. He probably doesn’t consider us his family anymore. Soon enough, he’ll have a new one. Don’t waste your breath on him.”

who had been quiet until now, finally spoke in a deep, serious tone. “Is what Dolores

pounced. “If she were from some prestigious family, he wouldn’t be so secretive. He’s obviously dating some

shattered, fury flashing in his eyes. His voice was a sharp lash of anger. “Dolores, you can’t even manage your own

girl? You’re the future of our family! Our entire legacy rests on you. You need someone who can elevate

hair. “I’m not dating anyone. Don’t listen to Dolores. I’ve been drowning in work—I haven’t even had time

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totally seeing someone. You just won’t

Leon’s voice cracked like a whip.

in place—Dolores, still simmering, and Lowell, visibly annoyed. He exhaled sharply. “Lowell is busy

I are too old for this nonsense. We covered for you with that forged document, played along with your ridiculous schemes—but don’t expect us to

disbelief. “Dad! You have to

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