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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?

a brief reply as she accepted the necklace. Possessing this heirloom would greatly simplify navigating the family

she quickly masked her emotions. She had other plans to topple Khloe. “Everyone, please take your seat,” Whitney commanded, and the family moved to

take the seat

rang out. “Sheri,

her the necklace—a clear symbol of acceptance—she saw no reason to contest the seating

into a knowing smile as she gracefully

adventure at

in every gesture. Yet Khloe moved through the rituals with

altogether. But Sheri’s fury only simmered hotter beneath her calm exterior.

family replied

Khloe rose to leave,

first glance, Sheri’s invitation seemed like a simple gesture to celebrate a birthday. However, when Khloe

Yet Khloe’s sharp eyes caught