Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 374

Chapter 374

At Lindsey’s words, Jim, who had been staring at the floor, finally lifted his head and looked at her. “Lindsey” he said softly

“Don’t call me that,” Lindsey said, her voice sharp. “When I was little, you never cared about me. What makes you think you have any right to now?”

Jim’s face tightened. “But I gave you life.”

“Life?” Lindsey let out a bitter laugh. “That’s the only thing you’ve ever done for me. Don’t push me. If you want, I’ll just call you Mr. Evans from now on.”

“Lindsey!” Jim’s voice rose, but he quickly forced himself to calm down. “Fine. I admit it. After Ashley came into the picture, I neglected you. But before that, I never mistreated you.”

Lindsey let out a short, cold laugh. “Never? So, in your eyes, ignoring me and pretending I don’t exist isn’t mistreatment? Wow, I really learned something new today.”

She laughed bitterly again. “Right, we barely saw each other, so how could you mistreat me? As long as you didn’t hurt me physically, you thought you were in the clear, right? I used to think I was born without a father?”

She locked eyes with him, and the coldness in her gaze could freeze the room.

Jim froze. He stared at her, his mouth opening, but no words came out.

He knew everything she said was the truth.

He never liked Sierra, and by extension, he never liked her daughter. Even though he never physically hurt her, he barely ever showed up for her. He didn’t offer her care or attention.

Whenever they did cross paths, he had a cold, distant look on his face, never bothering to show her any kindness.

Then, after he met Ashley and they had Esther, he spent even more time with them. As Lindsey reached school age, their meetings became fewer and fewer. Eventually, it seemed like Lindsey stopped showing up altogether.

Esther, who had been watching the exchange with a serious look on her face, now felt a tightening in her chest. She was upset. Something inside her felt threatened.

She grabbed Jim’s arm, her voice soft but pleading. “Dad, after everything she’s said to you, you’re still not going to do anything? If you don’t punish her, she’s going to take your place in this house. Is that what you want?”

want to engage with Esther. She didn’t understand, and

worse with her, it could hurt him down the

might not be able to compete with Edward’s family, but at least they were stronger

his thoughts racing. If he lost her,

started to panic. “Dad, why aren’t you saying

her eyes, and she stared at him, desperate for a response. When he still

Lindsey was smiling.

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was actually smiling at

smile on Lindsey’s face was so annoying that

mean he’s forgotten you’re still his daughter,” Esther snapped, her voice

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knew exactly what Jim was trying to do -he was trying to use

My blood might run through your veins, but I’m nothing like you. I know right from

stunned as he thought, ‘She knows? And Mr.

his voice

not waiting for his reply. She turned, ready to walk away.

still remember this is your home, huh? Look at how you just spoke

just love causing trouble, don’t you? Go ahead. Keep it up. And as for this house, if a bastard like you can

another word out, Jim’s voice rang out, stern and full of fury. “Esther, how dare you speak to

was dark with anger, his brows knitted together. He was clearly

to bite her tongue. If she kept going, she

it hit Esther. Jim was clearly taking Lindsey’s side.

faces around the room were all dark, except

upstairs. But instead of going to her room,

knocked softly on the door. The maid, who was always by Olive’s side, opened it. The maid lowered her

aside to let her in. Once Lindsey entered the room, the maid quietly closed the door behind her and

the door, she didn’t turn around. She just

stood there, gazing at Olive on the couch, her eyes starting to well up. She had