Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1780

Originally, she could've dodged the bullet, but thanks to Alec, she was likely to get an earful again. Alec stood off to the side, completely indifferent, like none of this was his problem. He figured Fiona needed a good wake-up call this time. Otherwise, she might start believing that her skills alone could get her out of any jam.

"Mom, Dad, Fiona already realizes she messed up. She promises it won't happen again," Alec chipped in.

Fiona gave her mom the most pitiful look she could muster. In their family, her mom adored Fiona, and her dad adored her mom. Basically, Fiona was living the sweet life. As long as she didn't upset her mom, her dad wouldn't ever think of disciplining her with his slipper.

Sophie cast a dramatic look at Colby and said, "Colby, what do you think? Looks like our daughter really gets it this time. Should we let it slide or not?"

"There's another option-let me handle her punishment," chimed in James, his voice cutting through the air.

The second Fiona heard him, she felt a shiver run down her spine. James had somehow snuck up behind them, a plan already laid out in his hand.

Colby frowned, "And why should you be the one to punish my daughter?"

vigorously like a bobblehead. "Yeah, exactly! Dad's totally right!"

that-a godfather, not her

can be her

men. Sophie quickly stepped in, "Alright, enough

Sophie ushered

a sigh of relief. "Mom, why did you marry Dad when you were young? And if that wasn't enough, why'd

you're not happy with having

not just that

was all about molding

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gives me the best stuff first and takes me out for fun. Even when I skip school, he's all about praising me