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…

voice came from the back of his psyche. Where at the oddest times

had befallen Grace.

had

but he did think that he could have left

to stay in the Reed Family’s good graces.

all in the

Not after today…

lot of money to us,” Zoe went on. “But

wouldn’t make such a mistake,” Mrs. Stevens stared

she did,” Sean

dress from

couture dress. I was just cleaning up

mess.”

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

He was itching to slap

please.” Zoe’s hands shot to her hips. “What

me?

too far, hitting

woman is a curse. If it weren’t

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

She always was her favorite.

it’s not what you think it

what else could it be?” his mom

up. You’re already

inserting herself in your life? Trying to take

How dare

with rage and he watched

stood up abruptly. “Mom, why don’t you ask what Zoe did to Grace later? She intentionally tripped Grace and caused her

down the escalator!”

could’ve happened? She got hurt? Big deal. The Stevens Family can compensate for any amount of medical fees. Did you really have to hit your

this?”

supported by Jason Reed, would he be agonizing over these things and going out of his way to help Grace?

family the truth, not without risking Jason

intended to avoid.

better than this,” Sean said neutrally. “Should a video surface of Zoe intentionally tripping a woman down a flight of stairs, we will create a PR nightmare for Stevens Corporation!”

stupid? I already paid to

deleted.” Zoe huffed. “And what

with Lily?”

“You just let me worry about my fiancee.” Sean

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