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.

Renee lowered her head, avoiding

cold water poured over Linda’s head. Her arms froze mid-air, and a trace of sadness flashed across

speak first. “Auntie, I brought you a gift

because Pamela

the long-awaited “Mom” she hoped for but rather a

spoke up

smile and held Renee’s hand, leading her to the dining table. “These are all your favorite dishes… Did

pursed her lips, avoiding eye

a stray strand of hair behind Renee’s ear. “Pamela, your father and I have

“I—”

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

necessary.” Renee’s eyes suddenly

all, the entire Thompson Group will be yours

An eerie peal of laughter

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