Chapter 86

But Zoe didn’t stop.

Their parents watched her as she launched into a rant about

how cheap Grace was, how shameless she was to set foot

in the designer store, and a litany of other grievances that

sounded hollow at best. And of course she latched onto him

writing Grace a check for millions.

He hoped she cashed it.

It was a sizable chunk of money and it could get her back on

her feet.

And it was probably the only gesture standing between him and Jason Reed breaking down the door to their house right

now.

“Mom!!!” Zoe railed. “He slapped me! In public!”

Sean knew the real root of the problem was that Zoe had taken a hit socially when Grace hadthe accident-they all did. And him hitting her… if that went viral, he’d all but kill his sister’s social life again.

“I warned you,” Sean began,

But Zoe went apeshit as soon as he said it, and he opted not

to bother trying to reason with her.

She was unreasonable even on her best days.

Would Grace accept the money? he wondered again.

That check was enough that it could be considered

compensation for her injuries.

Not all of her injuries…

from the back of his psyche. Where at

had befallen Grace.

himself had seen to.

say, but he did think that he could have left things alone, not encouraged Lily so much

hard to stay in the

was all in the

Not after today…

be a lot of money to us,” Zoe went on. “But that golddiggin bitch doesn’t deserve a penny!”

surely Zoe is mistaken. You wouldn’t make such a mistake,” Mrs. Stevens

Zoe what she did,” Sean replied

to choose a dress from the shop

dress. I was

mess.”

give it to her?!” Zoe retorted insolently. “Brother, why didn’t you say that you

your life!” Sean shouted. He was itching to slap

to her hips. “What is

to me? Do you

Sean, you’ve gone too far, hitting your sister

woman is a curse. If

be so wary of the Reed Family and afraid of offending them?” Of course his mom defended his

She always was

what you think

what else could it be?” his mom replied. “That Grace

unwilling to give up. You’re already getting married and

in your life? Trying

How dare

with rage

ask what Zoe did

down the escalator!”

that could’ve happened? She got hurt? Big deal. The Stevens Family can compensate for any amount

this?”

he had information that his family did not. If Grace wasn’t supported by Jason Reed, would he be agonizing over these things and

risking Jason Reed’s wrath-the one thing all

intended to avoid.

this,” Sean said neutrally. “Should a video surface of Zoe intentionally tripping a woman down a flight

think I’m stupid? I already paid

surveillance deleted.” Zoe huffed.

situation you’re creating with

just let me

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