Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1489

Kiran looked at Sandy, a rare gentle smile lighting up his face as he reached out and ruffled her hair. "Our Sandy... you've really grown up."

Sandy turned to him, her eyes earnest. "Brother, can you stop being mad at Dad? Wouldn't it be nice for us all to be together as a family?"

"Of course, it would be," Kiran replied softly. "Once I sort out a few things, we'll be a happy family again. I'll always be your big brother who loves you the most, and we'll all be together."

Sandy lowered her gaze, her voice barely a whisper. "Sophie is a dear friend, and you're the brother I adore. You both are so smart, and I don't seem to be good at anything. If the two of you teamed up, I bet there's nothing you couldn't do. We're already so well-off; there's no need to..."

Before she could finish, Kiran gently placed his hand over her mouth. "Remember, you're not allowed to say those three words," he warned softly.

pout, her eyes promising

my own path, and you've got yours. Everyone has their mission in life, choices to make, and I'm no different. I just want you to be happy, being the Pollard family's daughter. Even if you throw a tantrum or act spoiled, no one will dare say a word against you. Even if you make a big mess, I'll be there to clean it up. Don't try to be like Sophie; it's too much work, and I

scared, scared that one

here to protect you. How could

Ordinary families worry about their next meal, but we... we have hundreds of companies and

a word of this; she just kept crying. She'd seen a confrontation today that she'd never imagined possible

the pain of a bullet wound must have

into the night, with Kiran by her

she finally drifted off, Kiran helped her into bed, his face soft with tenderness as he tucked her

maid came to clear the dinner cart, Kiran signaled her to be quiet. She nodded and tiptoed out of