Chapter 145

"I've always lived like this-you know that better than anyone."

"Victor, as the heir to the Fitzgerald family, you can't just do whatever you please."

Victor replied lazily, "Old man, so should I let you make all the decisions for me?"

*

It was the weekend, and the birthday of the Vaughan Group's heiress.

Every year around this time, the Vaughan family would throw a lavish party for Pearl. But this year, the invitation list featured only one beloved daughter: Isadora.

That evening, Vaughan Manor was ablaze with lights. The estate buzzed with the city's elite-champagne glasses clinked, laughter echoed, and servers weaved through the crowd, offering drinks. The whole place thrummed with excitement.

Outside, by the sprawling blue pool, guests mingled in clusters, sipping wine, exchanging greetings, gossiping in hushed tones, or sharing stories in small groups.

throw this party for Pearl-what happened

than water. A stray bird can never become

and she's the one who landed that luxury M Boutique from Northmarch. With a daughter this capable, I'd

words, Pearl's out of

in a blue evening gown, her hair swept up in a regal chignon. She listened to the whispers swirling around her, her face pale with anger,

sympathy. If only Isadora had

I'll kick Isadora out of the Vaughan Group. I'll make

for Isadora this year.

his head, voice gentle but firm. "No, you'll always be my sister- and Mom's too. Isadora's just

over. "But

cherished her-and now Isadora had reduced

he'd make things right for

is. Isadora brought

him. "Promise me, you'll always be

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