Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

My Billionaire Family 281

Chapter 281

As Garrick retreated to his bedroom, Gina and Camellia stepped outside together.

No sooner had they crossed the threshold than Gina struck Carrellia sharply across the face. "Talways believed you to be a sensible girl, but your audacity is shocking

"Let me be clear: you better return Hannia safe and sound. If anything happens to her, I will hold you completely responsible.

"The fortune teller's words ring true-you are a born bringer of misfortune. You have already claimed your father, now you want to bring calamity upon your sister?"

With one last fierce glare at Camellia, Gina stormed off.

Left alone, Camellia pressed her elongated lingers against her bleeding lip, offering a bittersweet laugh, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

When Camellia was just jeh years old, their father passed away. A fortune teller's ominous proclamation Camellia is destined to bring misfortune-set into motion the unraveling of her life for fourteen long years.

Her youth was marred by the disapproving gazes of her family.

No matter how exceptional or diligent Camellia became, she could never overshadow Hannia.

now fell unbidden from the corners of her

her head skyward, Camellia laughed, wiping away the tears that stained her cheeks. I vow,

drastically alter her life. Her thoughts were entirely occupied with mastering architectural design and inching closer to her idol, Duskson,

the apartment; being alone in a situation akin to the one she faced yesterday

sought to escape, devoid of any warmth

into the dormitory, Hannia set about arranging

pleasant dormitory environment-standard four-person rooms. She was already familiar with her

marked by the rhythm of classes and breaks. As school let out, one of her roommates. suggested, "To celebrate Hannia moving back into the dorm, let's treat ourselves to a meal at the cafeteria." I'm in-let's go!" another roommate chimed

to herself, finding delight in the camaraderie of dorm

later than most, with almost all the other students already at

they stepped outside the building, an unmistakably

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while she had expected Camellia to seek her out again, she hadn't anticipated such an early

were greeted by the strikingly vibrant Camellia. "Hannia, who's

going

Hannia's sister! You are absolutely stunning, another roommate

the compliments,

maintained her composure and addressed her roommates, "You all go on ahead, I'll catch up