Suddenly, Ron Batton and Xyla Quest became the center of attention in the hall.

"Xyla, look at how well your in-laws treat you... Tens of millions of dollars are nothing as long as you like the sculptures."

"That's right. Sir Batton really is a generous man."

"I'd wake up laughing if I were you."

Once again, Emily Quest had turned invisible in the crowd.

All the things that the Sullivan family had bought for her were simply insignificant compared to the Batton family's.

Grief thrummed through Emily's veins when the light around her gradually faded.

She would never be able to shine in Xyla's presence.

She had been living in Xyla's shadow since they were kids, except for the time when Xyla was fat and hideous.

Smiling awkwardly at the babbling crowd, Xyla secretly tugged at Ron's right sleeve and whispered, "Grandpa, why are you doing this? I think they're nice, but that doesn't mean I want them..."

"I know what's going

Xyla's stomach

her as if she was

to

you. Even if you want to bring all the sculptures home, I'd be happy to do so," Ron insisted. "Alright, let's go

and Xyla walked arm in arm to the trading office under the staff's

they left, the entire

Her status in the Batton family is

of the Batton family's eye. Everyone

family and enjoying that kind of treatment from them... What

who did not envy Xyla whenever

discussion split

resentment and hatred toward her sister were only intensified with each word

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crowd's adoration toward Xyla had triggered Bailey Ronson too. Swallowing down her frustration, she glared coldly at Xyla's receding back and nudged Emily. "Let's go to settle our bill too." Emily frowned slightly, then followed Bailey to the

acting like an outsider, caught up

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