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“Elder sister, you must be mistaken!” Rose said, shaking her head in disbelief. I think the events of today have left you so shaken that you’re imagining things. You’re speaking rudely to everyone, and it’s not like you at all. Maybe you should rest for a while,” she suggested, trying to sound calm.

“Yes, Lily,” Ryan chimed in, agreeing with Rose. “Let’s all take a break. We can talk this over tomorrow.”

Lily let out a cold laugh. “Are you both still denying it? I gave you the chance to confess, yet you’ve chosen to lie. Don’t blame me later for what happens next.”

I’ve already told you everything. Rose snapped, her voice sharper now. “What happened was because of

drug–that’s all! You’re just refusing to accept the truth”

the

Lily smirked, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “Oh, the ever–innocent Rose! Do you honestly believe that everyone around you is foolish while you alone possess all the intelligence in the world? Or do you think I’m blind?”

She paused, glaring at her younger sister. “If you’re going to make excuses, at least put some effort into them. Drugs? Seriously? You’ve used drugs to harm me before–during Director Young’s banquet, and now this! Tell me, is this some strange obsession of yours? A drug habit to ruin people’s lives?”

Without waiting for a response, she continued mockingly, “Well, that’s great news! When I start tearing apart your acting career piece by piece, maybe you can use your experience to open a drugstore. Doesn’t that sound perfect?”

Rose’s fists clenched tightly. “Are you threatening me?” she asked, her voice trembling with a mix of rage and fear.

Lily replied smoothly, her lips curling into a smile. “Don’t flatter yourself. I wouldn’t waste my

to crack. “You’re crossing the line, elder sister! I’ve been patient, speaking to you politely, and yet you keep accusing me of things I haven’t done. I

now it was boiling over. She had endured Lily’s accusations silently up until now, only out of respect for their father. But she wasn’t going to take it anymore. Lily was just a servant in her eyes–she had no right to

why you ended up with Ryan. Fine. But tell me something, dear sister. If that’s

“W–what are you talking about?” she stammered,

“Am I speaking”

you really think I wouldn’t find out about the little affair between you and my

he was cheating on her. Panic set

interrupted, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “There’s nothing going on between you and Rose? You love me? I’m the only one in your heart?” She mimicked his words mockingly. “Blah, blah,

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a fish out

turned to see Taylor barely holding

Morgan snapped at his son, glaring at him.

mock surrender, grinning. “What? Don’t look at me

Morgan

fine.” Taylor replied, stilling his laughter. “I’ll behave. Please, carry on.”

exchange and turned her attention back to her younger sister. A sly smirk played on her lips. “So, my dear little sister,

The truth was out. But what baffled her

was clear: follow his lead. Taking a deep breath, Rose bit her lip and fell to her knees,

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