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?”

his head down. He didn’t want to engage with Esther. She didn’t understand, and he

he made things worse with her, it could hurt him

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

his thoughts racing. If he lost her, he’d be

started to

welled up in her eyes, and she stared at him, desperate for a response. When he still stayed silent, she quickly turned to Lindsey, her anger flaring up again.

Lindsey was smiling.

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smiling

face was so annoying that it made Esther’s blood

don’t get so cocky. Just because Dad isn’t punishing you doesn’t mean he’s forgotten you’re still his

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Lindsey’s smile widened, and she almost laughed. She wasn’t stupid. She knew exactly what Jim was trying to do -he was trying to use

better not think you can use me. My blood might run through your veins, but I’m nothing like you. I know right from wrong, and I know how

And Mr. Evans? Just a minute ago, she was calling me ‘Father,‘ and now this?

said, his voice

tired. I’m going to my room,” Lindsey said quickly, not waiting for his reply. She turned,

voice cut through the air. “Going to your room? You still remember this is your home, huh? Look at how you just

and turned back, her eyes narrowing. “Esther, you just love causing trouble, don’t you? Go ahead. Keep it up. And as for this house, if a

before she could get another word out, Jim’s voice rang out, stern and full of fury. “Esther, how

was dark with anger, his brows knitted together.

still seething, had no choice but to bite her tongue. If she kept going, she knew Jim’s anger would turn

when it hit Esther. Jim was

the air, heavy and thick. The faces around the room were all dark, except

and headed upstairs. But instead of going to her room, she made her way to Olive’s room.

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

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

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

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