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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?

you,” Khloe gave a brief reply as she accepted the necklace. Possessing this heirloom would greatly simplify navigating the family

emotions. She had other plans to

secure the seat beside her mother. The seats on either side of Whitney were reserved for her closest family. With Henrik certain to take the seat on her left,

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

arched an eyebrow, mildly surprised. However, with Whitney already offering her the necklace—a clear symbol of acceptance—she saw no reason

smile as

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etiquette was famously complex, demanding precision in every gesture. Yet Khloe moved through the rituals with effortless

simmered hotter beneath her calm exterior. After the meal, Whitney stood and addressed the group.

the family replied in

rose to leave, Sheri intercepted

and graceful smile, Sheri said, “Khloe, would you care to join us in the garden for my cousin’s birthday celebration?” At first glance, Sheri’s invitation seemed like a simple gesture to celebrate a birthday. However, when Khloe glanced around, she realized all the men had already left, leaving behind only the

enthusiasm about celebrating the birthday. Yet Khloe’s sharp eyes caught the mockery and