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..."

in her ears. "I know what's going on between you and your sister. I'll never allow her to overshadow

Xyla's stomach instantaneously, filling

looked out for her as

have to

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

Xyla walked arm in arm to the

left, the entire hall

indeed. Her status in the Batton family

apple of the Batton family's eye. Everyone is spoiling her

the wealthy family and enjoying that kind of treatment from them... What did

who did not envy

split

were only intensified with each word

when she thought of the conversation between Stanley Batton and Ron that night. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access

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 with them

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