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Chapter 565:

“Silence! I am the head of this family. None of you have the right to challenge my decisions!” Whitney’s icy command cut through the room, her gaze sharp and unyielding.

The other members froze, their voices stilled in an instant.

Sheri caught the flicker of dissatisfaction in her mother’s eyes, her own hatred for Khloe deepening. Khloe’s presence had thrown everything into disarray.

Yet Sheri knew her mother’s ways—once Whitney made a decision, it was final. Resentment boiled within her, but she swallowed it down.

“Khloe, as the head of the Dayton family, I present this meteorite necklace to you,” Whitney spoke, her eyes radiating genuine sincerity as she looked at her.

Khloe found herself just as stunned. Whitney’s demeanor today was strikingly different from before. Could Henrik’s influence be the reason?

accepted the necklace. Possessing this heirloom would greatly simplify

but she quickly masked her emotions. She had other plans to topple Khloe. “Everyone, please take your

family. With Henrik certain to take the seat on her left, Sheri set her sights on the one to her right. If she couldn’t harm Khloe right now,

Whitney’s voice rang out. “Sheri, take the second seat. Khloe, sit next to

offering her the necklace—a clear symbol of acceptance—she saw

lips curled into a knowing smile as she gracefully took her place of honor beside

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rituals with effortless elegance, as if she had mastered them long ago. The family

plans to undermine her altogether. But Sheri’s fury only simmered hotter beneath her calm exterior. After the meal, Whitney stood

the family replied

to leave, Sheri

for my cousin’s birthday celebration?” At first glance, Sheri’s invitation seemed like a simple gesture to celebrate

their words laced with feigned enthusiasm about celebrating the birthday. Yet Khloe’s sharp eyes caught the mockery and