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?”

keeping his head down. He didn’t want to engage with Esther. She didn’t

worse with her, it could

a strong ally. They might not be able to compete with Edward’s family, but at

he lost her, he’d be losing a powerful ally.

still didn’t say anything, Esther started to panic. “Dad, why

at him, desperate for a response. When he still stayed silent, she quickly turned to

Lindsey was smiling.

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smiling at her.

so annoying

mean he’s forgotten you’re still his

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exactly what Jim was

turning cold. “Mr. Evans, you better not think you can use me. My blood might run through your veins, but I’m nothing like you. I know

up at her, his eyes locking with hers. He was stunned as he thought, ‘She knows? And Mr. Evans? Just a minute ago, she was calling

said, his voice tight.

not waiting for his reply. She turned, ready

“Going to your room? You still remember this is your home,

ahead. Keep

she could get another word out, Jim’s voice rang out, stern and full of fury. “Esther, how dare you speak to your sister like that?”

was dark with anger, his brows knitted together.

but to bite her tongue. If she kept going, she knew Jim’s anger would turn on her, not Lindsey.

Esther. Jim was

and thick. The faces around the room were all dark, except for Lindsey, who looked

But instead of going to her room, she

opened it. The maid lowered her head slightly and

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

was sitting on the couch. When she heard the door, she didn’t turn

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