The moment Victor heard that familiar voice, a chill ran down his spine. The only person he feared more than his grandfather was his older sister, Rebecca.

Since they were kids, Rebecca had always known how to put him in his place. While he was busy stuck in video games, she was out there collecting awards. His grades were abysmal, while hers were always at the top. By her freshman year of colleg she was already interning at the family business as their grandfather’s assistant.

But there was someone else who reacted sharply to Rebecca’s voice-Winona. No matter how hard Winona tried to impres her. Rebecca always looked down on her, often reminding her that she only got engaged with Victor because of her connection to Yvette’s late mother.

Winona endured a lot of mistreatment from Rebecca but felt powerless to fight back. She wanted to marry into the Carter family, and Rebecca was a key player in that game. So, Winona had to keep playing nice, even if it stung.

Rebecca strode in, flanked by four sharply-dressed bodyguards. Her high heels clicked loudly on the floor.

“Rebecca, what are you doing here?” The moment Victor saw her face, he knew she was furious. ‘What could possibly upset her? I’m just teaching someone a lesson, right?!

Rebecca marched straight up to Yvette. The guys surrounding Yvette quickly stepped aside, understanding that crossing

Rebecca wasn’t a smart move.

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“Are you Yvette?” Rebecca asked, her tone sharp.

Yvette calmly nodded, her expression cool, unfazed by Rebecca’s fierce energy. In fact, she seemed to hold her own against

Rebecca

Rebecca felt it and her heart sank-Yvette was complicated as she expected. “Victor, get over here.”

Victor’s face darkened-with all eyes on him, Rebecca showed no concern for his feelings. But disobeying her was tough, so he walked over obediently. As he passed Winona, she instinctively reached out to him, grabbing his arm.

“Winona, you….” Victor hesitated. He didn’t want to go over there either.

“In front of everyone, Ms. Chambers, maybe it’s best if we stop this tug-of-war. It’s just not a good look, Rebecca said sharply

Winona’s eyes turned red again, defiance creeping into her voice Rebecca, I’m already engaged to Victor. I…”

haven’t exchanged gifts or anything. It’s way too early for that. Plus, back then, my family

you

felt like Rebecca was crossing a line. Seeing Winona in tears, he quickly stepped in. “Rebecca, I’m not marrying Yvette.

from the crowd made her so embarrassed she couldn’t even look up. With despair in

a moment, but a sharp look from Rebecca made hip stop. He thought Winona was reasonable and would understand if he cooled things down later. Plus, he figured it was better to May put than to deal

her tour pointed. “Ms. Zeller, let’s be reasonable. I don’t know where you found that hacker, but this is Seacrity, and our families have always had a good

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John’s injuries, the Carter family will take full responsibility. We’ll even cover his college expenses

happened. Her tone sounded sincere, but there was a hidden threat beneath

remained calm, an air of arrogance

she motioned for security to bring Victor over. “Go

Rebecca, his eyes wide in

“Apologize, or I’ll freeze all your accounts and take away

have to apologize to Yvette? Victor felt like he was losing it. But it was clear Rebecca wasn’t joking. If he didn’t apologize, she

muttered,

to me. To him,” said

Yvette’s finger and saw John, the guy he

just as stunned, and even Tobias seemed taken aback. The

far. Yvette asking for an apology was one thing-it wasn’t embarrassing, especially since both the Carter and Chambers families were part of the four major families. But now, demanding that Victor apologize

his shoulders, convinced Rebecca wouldn’t

each other down-one calm and collected,

one of her bodyguards handed her a phone. After a brief conversation, Rebecca’s

was unfazed, even smiling at her, as if she knew exactly what

hanging up, Rebecca took a deep breath. “Go

to John? Victor couldn’t believe his ears. “Have you lost your mind? I’m not doing it!

hesitation, slapped him hard across

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