Chapter 103

+5 Hearts

Lily’s voice was calm yet dripping with confidence as she responded, “That’s where you’re wrong. Mr. Morgan. The difference

people in the back. Mes/ween you and me is simple. You prefer to strike from the shadows, stabbing

people in the back. Me? I like to announce my moves. If anyone has the power to stop me, they’re welcome

to try.

“Don’t act too smart, Lily!” Rose snapped, her voice trembling with frustration.

Lily let out a mocking laugh. “Oh, Rose, I don’t take orders from you anymore. But let me ask you something. What exactly are you celebrating today? Your engagement or Ryan’s downfall? Either way, it’s not my concern. Celebrate however you like. Goodbye!”

The call ended with a decisive click.

Ryan, glaring at his phone, hurled it across the room in a fit of rage. The sound of the device shattering startled everyone in the room. It was rare to see him lose control like this.

“Baby, calm down,” Rose said softly, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.

“Calm down? How can you expect me to calm down after this?” Ryan yelled, only to catch sight of the startled look on her face. Taking a deep breath, he softened his tone. “I’m sorry, Rose. I didn’t mean to shout at you. Please forgive me.”

Rose smiled weakly, trying to reassure him. “I understand, Ryan. Don’t worry. We’ll find a way to fix this. We can’t let that woman walk all over us.”

“You’re right,” Ryan agreed, his expression hardening. “We won’t let Lily win.”

As he pulled her into his arms for comfort, Rose’s mind raced with thoughts of how she could help. Turning toward her father, who appeared lost in thought, she asked, “Dad, can you do something to help Ryan? We can’t let this go unanswered.”

All eyes turned to Morgan as he stood and made his way toward Ryan’s parents. A sly smile spread across his face as he placed a hand on Ryan’s father’s shoulder.

practically family, I’ll make sure to

father as he embraced Morgan. “Thank you,” he

Morgan’s reputation as a cunning strategist. If anyone could turn this around, it

Ryan said

need for formalities. The Miller Corporation will back you up. And

it’s time you

father–in–law?”

the tension.

nodded and excused himself to make some calls, confident he could salvage

down with a satisfied smile. The sense

Chapter 103

48 Pearls

cards right. This attack was just a small blow–a wound that, with enough effort, could heal. But Lily had

was ready to strike again, harder and deeper. Her next move would leave a scar they’d never recover

of familiar arms wrapped around her waist from behind, pulling her close. She felt a warm kiss land softly on her cheek, and a smile spread across her face.

morning, she

her neck. She tilted her head slightly, giving him better access as his lips

you talking to just now?” Ethan asked, his voice low, as he

managed to reply through a soft moan, “The Miler family… and Ryan.”

pinned her gently but firmly against the wall. His dark eyes held a playful pout, but there was something else lurking

from yesterday,” he said, his voice teasing but with a hint of

up.

But…” He paused, his gaze narrowing slightly. “In that video,

could sense that this wasn’t going to be an easy conversation. Letting out a nervous laugh, she tried to explain, “Oh, that? It was a trap! I knew he wouldn’t agree, so I said it. You don’t need

jealous tone. Then how

it wasn’t a real proposal. It was just

her chin gently, tilting her face toward him. His smile didn’t quite reach his eyes. “A trap, huh? But what if he’d said yes? What

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