Graduating with flying colors, she had landed a coveted position at the Lamont Group, working tirelessly by Jonathan’s side for years. And yet, Estelle, the black sheep of the Macclains, had swooped in and stolen the limelight!

Estelle, that temptress!

Sabina’s hands clenched into fists, her face contorted with envy as she watched the passionate kiss between the two, hidden behind a decorative shrub. It wasn’t until Estelle gently pushed Jonathan away and they left hand in hand that Sabina emerged, inhaling the cool night air before heading back to the banquet hall.

Upon her return, Elizabeth waved her over. “Sabina, come sit by grandma!”

Elizabeth had saved her a seat, and as Sabina sat down, Elizabeth took her hands and said, “You look a bit pale, dear. Is it too chilly outside?”

Sabina forced a smile. “It’s alright.”

“Our Sabina has always been sensitive to the cold. A little breeze and she turns as white as a ghost,” Natalia said, pouring Sabina some hot tea. “Drink up, warm your bones.”

Sabina sipped the tea, then looked up abruptly. “Estelle, even though she’s estranged from the Macclains, she’s still their daughter. You can’t just ignore her behavior.”

taken aback, unsure why Sabina was bringing up Estelle out of

was icy. “I’ve seen her with different men on

room fell silent,

edge. “Really? That’s quite the

You can’t just focus on Carmella. Carmella’s

with discomfort. “I would intervene if I could, but

own daughter, how can you support my Jonathan in

expression darkened, confused by Sabina’s

chimed in, “Sabina has

her anger rise, her face a mix of purple and green with the effort of holding it

matter you must address. It’s

of age, Sabina, aren’t you the oldest of your generation? You don’t have a boyfriend, so why are you so concerned about Estelle? As a designer,

her eyes shooting daggers at Leonie. “Aunt Leonie seems quite happy to sing Estelle’s praises

how a younger family member should speak? Don’t hide behind your education; have

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