Zoe clutched the bedsheet tightly, her forehead now covered in cold sweat.

Back then, she had always thought her older brother was brave but not particularly clever. No matter what she did, she could always cover up her mistakes with a little whining and acting. But she finally realized how mistaken she was.

Ryan was far more perceptive than she had ever imagined, instantly seeing through her and Liam's scheme! She had only fooled Ryan in the past because he trusted her unconditionally as his sister, never doubting her intentions.

However, they were no longer siblings but enemies.

Ryan had become a formidable enemy, strong enough to battle wits with their cunning uncle.

Liam stood there, glaring angrily at Ryan. However, Ryan had no patience for him. He simply shouldered past him. His strong frame knocked Liam off balance as he approached Zoe.

"Zoe, you'd better stay quiet and behave yourself."

Ryan's narrow eyes gleamed with a predator's intensity that made Zoe's scalp tingle. "If you dare to bother Bella and Justin, or my wife, Carrie, not even Grandpa or God will be able to protect you. I WILL KILL YOU."

Each word dripped with hatred.

Zoe's pupils contracted as she stared into Ryan's fierce, icy eyes. She felt a swirl of shock, anger, and despair.

The last time her brother had called her "Zoe", he had looked at her with nothing but affection, smiling warmly as he held her hand, proudly showing off his talented sister to the world.

That felt like a lifetime ago.

hers alone. How did it come to this? Why did all the care and love that belonged to her

she thought about how Ryan repeatedly hurt her for the sake of that fool, even

blame me for this. You brought this

threatened Zoe, Claire watched in distress. Hatred has torn apart her once harmonious and happy family, leaving her in torment. She did not know

eyes shining with anticipation for his married life. "Mom,

finalized. According to l

customs, as the future

should give Carrie a betrothal gift you

lip, her eyes full of

It's

Ryan smiled nonchalantly. He

his subordinate, who promptly stepped forward and respectfully draped the black coat over his shoulders. "If you really don't want to give her the betrothal gift, I'll prepare one for you. Father left several pieces of collectible jewelry with me before he passed away. I'll

family's reputation. You wouldn't

left Claire feeling like she had a bone

the ward, the air

how scary Ryan

only care about that woman... Has he really abandoned us and

let it go, Zoe... You know your

do you mean by

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