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…”

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

you

Winona in tears, he quickly stepped in. “Rebecca, I’m not marrying Yvette. I only want

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

hip stop. He thought Winona was reasonable and would understand if he cooled things down later.

settled down, Rebecca turned to Yvette, her tour pointed. “Ms. Zeller, let’s be reasonable. I don’t know where you found that hacker, but this is

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his college expenses for four years. As for those who tried to attack you, feel free

smoothly but left out Victor’s involvement in what happened. Her tone sounded sincere, but

air of arrogance on her

her frustration bubbling just below the surface, Reluctantly, she motioned for security

stared at Rebecca, his

shot Victor a look, her eyes blazing with disappointment. “Apologize, or I’ll freeze all your

apologize to Yvette? Victor felt like he was losing it. But it was clear Rebecca wasn’t joking.

muttered,

me. To him,” said

and saw John,

Victor. John looked just as stunned, and even Tobias seemed taken aback.

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 to some nobody? That was outrageous and downright

straightened his shoulders, convinced Rebecca wouldn’t make him go through with

and Rebecca stared each other down-one calm

silent. Suddenly, one of her bodyguards handed her a phone. After a brief conversation, Rebecca’s face darkened,

was unfazed, even smiling at her, as if she

hanging up, Rebecca took a deep breath. “Go apologize to this guy,

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

him and without hesitation,

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