Chapter 76 Elizabeth’s frown deepened, memories tugging at her like an unwanted tide.

In the early days of her marriage to Elijah, Oliver had practically hounded her, calling incessantly.

He’d shamelessly invoked their shared bloodline to demand favors, whether it was insider stock tips, business deals, or invitations to high-society galas for Yara to snag a wealthy husband.

But Elizabeth had never been one to dance to anyone’s tune, least of all Oliver’s.

Her refusals were firm and final.

When it became clear he couldn’t use her as a pawn, Oliver dropped the pretense of fatherly affection.

Two years had passed without so much as a word between them.

And yet, here he was, calling out of the blue.

The timing wasn’t lost on her.

Their recent encounter, coupled with news of her impending divorce, had likely stirred his interest.

The phone buzzed persistently, on the verge of stopping.

She hesitated, weighing her options, before finally answering.

Her tone was frosty, the warmth of civility stripped away.

“What is it?”

façade of paternal concern, his words subtly

and now that you’ve ascended the social ladder, you’ve forgotten

truly have a

words filled the phone, Elizabeth subtly moved the device away from her ear,

young woman emerging from a

the heavy bags from her hands, allowing her to

no doubt about their

age, her father’s eyes still saw

scene, Oliver was nothing

her

end of the line, Oliver’s tone shifted, growing less caustic,

told me you and Elijah had some sort

it because of his

than speaking to her, “You know, I’ve been thinking… Marrying into a wealthy family isn’t

one can only rely on their own blood

the ones you

nice settlement, right? Speaking of which, Yara’s been eyeing a Porsche

It’s not that pricey.

for her, I’m sure

clenched her jaw, a bitter laugh threatening to escape

unpleasant but hadn’t braced herself for this

salivating over the money they

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