Zoe's forehead was dotted with sweat. She clutched tightly onto the bedsheet.

She had always taken Landon as a man of courage but lacking in wits. No matter what she had done, all it took was some sweet talking and begging to make him turn a blind eye to her mistakes.

Now, it seemed that she had been gravely mistaken all the while. Landon had wittily exposed her and Preston. The reason he had fallen for her lies in the past was due to his unconditional trust in her.

They were no longer siblings at this point; just enemies, and Landon was a formidable one at that. No wonder the sly Preston had battled Landon for years to no avail!

Preston remained glowering at Landon, who had no patience for him. Landon shoved past Preston and stood in front of Zoe. "Zoe Harper, my advice for you is to lay low and don't try anything funny."

Landon's murderous squint gave Zoe goosebumps. He added, "If you harass Lyse, Jasper, and Lauren again, not even Grandpa could protect you from the consequences. I, will, hurt, you."

His words were laced with resentment and threat.

Eyes wavering, Zoe looked into Landon's impassive eyes as she dealt with the anger, discontentment, and disappointment.

He loved holding her hand and was so proud of having a talented sister. All that seemed distant

had always assumed that Landon belonged to her and only her. How did he end

resentment when she recalled

not even compare

blame me for what unfolds. Things happen all because you sided with

anxious and hurt upon seeing her son threatening her daughter. Their once-happy family was now filled with hatred. However, she did not know how best to

and hope in his eyes, "Mom, Lauren, and I will get engaged when I'm

to Solana City's marriage custom, you should pick one item from the dowry given to you by

lips and sank into silence. She was

you might not want to part with your dowry, and that's fine. I totally understand. That's why I'm only here to bring up this matter." Landon flashed Penelope a careless smile and glanced at his assistant. The said assistant immediately draped the jacket over

Lauren an item from your dowry, I'll

few pieces of collector items before Dad's passing, I'll pick the best piece of jewelry for Lauren

words. The air in the VIP

Zoe shed crocodile tears. "Is he choosing that woman over us and

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