The wretched girl knew her place—this word was the best leverage.

“Dad!” Renee pleaded desperately. “Dad, I’ll do anything you say… Please, save my mom!”

“Will you truly do anything I say?”

“Yes…”

“Then help me get what I want!”

Melvin dropped these words coldly and kicked her away before striding out of the room.

Enduring the pain in her knees, Renee struggled to stand up. She wiped away her tears, calming herself, and slowly made her way to the living room.

Linda had already set a table full of dishes to welcome her. “Pamela!”

Renee paused, forcing herself to put on a natural smile.

Linda reached out, but Renee lowered

Her arms froze mid-air, and

took the initiative to speak first. “Auntie, I brought you a gift from

Pamela had never voluntarily talked to

sad that it was not the long-awaited “Mom” she hoped for

her daughter spoke up first was

table. “These are all your favorite dishes…

avoiding eye

and I have discussed it, and we believe… we should still give you a

“I—”

her hand and pulled out a contract. “We only have you as our daughter, but we, as your parents, have been absent

Renee’s eyes suddenly turned

me.” Linda smiled. “Sign this document! After all, the entire Thompson Group will be yours in the future. What’s

eerie peal of laughter suddenly came from

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