Kay watched Mrs. Hanson stay silent for a little too long and pressed her, "Mrs. Hanson, just say whatever's on your mind. Mr. Rupert and Tristan are here— they'll have your back."

Mrs. Hanson pursed her lips, hesitated for a few seconds, then shook her head firmly.

"No, Sylvia never agreed to anything. It was Yves who set his sights on her and tried to force her into marriage."

"Mrs. Hanson! What the hell are you talking about?" Kay snapped, her eyes cold and sharp as she marched forward.

But Sylvia calmly raised a hand, stopping Kay in her tracks. "Ms. Winslet, that's Mrs. Hanson's own admission. How is that nonsense? Does the truth only count if I'm the one throwing myself at Yves? What's your motive here?"

She looked at Kay, whose face was flushed with anger, veins standing out on her forehead, but she had no comeback.

Mrs. Hanson sure as hell wasn't going to defend Kay.

After all, Sylvia had a video of Mrs. Hanson and her boytoy-far juicier than anything Naomi had on her. If it ever got out, especially with the Yves mess, Mrs. Hanson's life would be hell.

When disaster's looming, self-preservation comes first. That's exactly why Mrs. Hanson always did whatever Kay asked for her own sake.

to argue, but Edwin cut her off, his

saying this one last time: stay away from

"Dad, since you can't stand us, let me make this easy-I'm moving out with

looked stunned, caught off guard. Before he could process it, Kay shrieked, “You're leaving the Garcia family for her?

replied, unwavering. "She's my wife. I never once regretted choosing her. The Garcia family... can rely on Rupert. He's more capable than me. He's the one who can take the family to


message was clear: Edwin would never fight Rupert for the family legacy. He'd

burst into tears

"I'm sorry," she sobbed.

patting her back gently. "You tried to hide something this big from me." But

stormed out of

Winslet, don't forget your boytoy. I imagine the cops will want a

Sylvia a furious glare, harrumphed, and

going to take

You talk things out here," Edwin said glancing instinctively at

silent, heavy as a tomb. For a moment, it was

haze for a second, but he quickly pulled himself

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