Chapter 115

Two cars pulled up at the gate.

Ivan was the first to step out, and right behind him—

Came the uninvited guests, Malcom and Reba.

Elodie's expression darkened. It was the anniversary of her mother's passing, and she had never wanted Malcom here. Most of her mother's suffering had come at his hands; all these years after her death, he hadn't even bothered to visit her grave once.

So why show up now?

"Elodie, on a day like this, how could you not tell your father?" Malcom strode forward, his brow furrowed in a show of annoyance and helplessness. "I should be here, you know."

Instinctively, Elodie glanced at Ivan.

If it weren't for Ivan, Malcom probably wouldn't have remembered what day it was.

Catching her look, Ivan frowned, as if he wanted to say something.

But Malcom waved a dismissive hand. "Don't blame Ivan. We were once husband and wife-how could I forget a day like this?"

Elodie nearly laughed out loud.

Malcom's hypocrisy made her sick.

to pick today of all days to stir

one in the Thorne family

grandmother and uncle don't want to see you.

managed to keep her dignity, but

over his face. "What's with that attitude? Do

cold half-smile. "Shall I remind President

their father-daughter bond had faded three

for me, you wouldn't be

be

he end up with such

finally changed, memories of her suffering these past three years flashing behind her eyes. Her voice dripped with sarcasm. "You're right.

catch her

her, and she wouldn't be stuck in

father who'd sell out his own daughter's reputation just to turn a profit and feed a

here. Don't upset my grandmother. Please, just go." Elodie's gaze grew icy as she dispensed with the last of

no room

when her family mourned, the Harcourts had only

face twisted in

looked at Elodie, full

his very presence

put on airs

together. We only came out of pity-thought we'd do you the courtesy of showing up. Honestly, you

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