As Tiffany stepped into her home, her mind was still buzzing from Richard’s piercing gaze earlier. ‘Did my lingering glances at Sidney stir something in Richard?”

Everyone in Lovell Gity knew that Richard and Sidney were practically inseparable, their bond something more than friendship. There were even whispers that Richard had no interest in women at all.

‘Could it be… that those two were actually a couple? Tiffany wondered.

The more Tiffany considered this, the more plausible it sounded. If that were the case, could work to her advantage. To secure Richard’s support, she could try to appeal to his preferences.

With this revelation lifting her spirits, Tiffany entered her family mansion in high spirits.

However, as soon as she crossed the threshold, she overheard Selena’s insidious attempts to manipulate her brother.

“Eric, sweetie, you’re your father’s only son. This massive family business-who else would inherit it but you? Your sister wouldn’t survive a day running the company. You need to be careful, or she might try to claim the entire fortune for herself!”

Eric was sprawled on the couch after school, fiddling with a Rubik’s cube, while Selena. droned on beside him.

“Sweetheart, I’m saying all this for your own good. You don’t understand it now because you’re young, but when you grow up, you’ll see how much I care!”

Tiffany leaned against the doorframe, a cold smirk forming on her lips.

‘What a twisted idea of “caring” for someone, she thought.

Every word was designed to create a rift between her and her brother. The irony was that Selena had a completely different story when talking to Tiffany.

Tiffany remembered how she had previously fallen for Selena’s manipulations. She had been convinced that the family business would go to her brother, and after marrying Kenneth, she thought she would be left with nothing as the Harper family’s embarrassing disappointment.

How naive she had been to believe Selena’s lies.

For a long time, she had distanced herself from her brother out of resentment.

her words had corroded their close bond

talk. First, I have no problem with my sister inheriting everything. Second, my sister is awesome, and you have no

that, he turned and

words were surprisingly mature for an eight-year-old. But Selena wasn’t ready to back down. She

his face that mirrored his sister’s striking features. “I recorded everything you just said. I’ll let my dad listen

hung heavy in the

as she hadn’t expected the tables to be turned

be fine in private, but if Charlie heard it,

nervous laugh escaping her lips. “I was just teasing. Why so

Tiffany as she walked in. Selena immediately

on! I want to show you something cool!” he said, tugging her

replied with

Selena completely, the siblings headed

crouched down to his level, a playful glint in her

his head earnestly. “Nope, just wanted to scare

a moment and added, “Even if I did record her, it wouldn’t get her kicked out. Dad’s not that

sighed, her expression softening. “Don’t worry about it, kiddo. I’ve got it covered. Just

a reassuring effect on Eric. He nodded eagerly, his confidence visibly renewed. He could sense that his sister was different now-more grounded

up to return

deepened; it was clear that someone had

or touching her belongings. The maids wouldn’t dare, so

the door open, Tiffany, found Sandra sitting at her vanity, fiddling with the diamond bracelet she

Kenneth. It was a family heirloom, passed down only

but had kept it hidden, afraid of

shock when she saw Sandra, proudly flaunting the diamond bracelet. Tiffany threw

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