The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 196 The Rivers Family Plots Again

When Helen heard what Marshall said, a hint of pride flashed across her face–but it quickly turned to a frown. Her tone was uncertain. “Samantha did mention before that she and Mason were on good terms, but you saw his attitude today. He doesn’t care about Samantha at all. He’s fixated on that little tramp Sloane!”

Conrad let out a cold snort, sounding smug. “Mom, don’t be fooled by Mason’s act. Him coming to the Rivers family today? That was a power move. He wants to humiliate Lucas. Isn’t Lucas on the verge of dying? Mason’s trying to stomp on him while he’s down–even going so far as to steal his fiancée. Men like him only care about power and revenge. Love doesn’t mean a thing to him.”

Marshall nodded, a calculating glint in his eyes. “Conrad’s right. Mason’s clearly drunk on power, but at the end of the day, he’s still a man. Samantha’s young, pretty, and knows how to behave. If she puts in just a little effort, Mason will be eating out of her hand.”

Helen’s expression brightened. “Exactly! Samantha’s always been clever. She’s got a real knack for handling men. If she makes her move, Mason won’t stand a chance.”

Adrian had been listening quietly this whole time, carefully hiding the fact that Samantha had already said she wanted nothing more to do with the Rivers family. Deep down, he still hoped she would come back.

“But, Mom, ever since that fight with you guys, Samantha hasn’t come home once…” he reminded hesitantly.

“She’s our daughter. There’s no such thing as lasting grudges

nodded in agreement. “You

couldn’t shake his unease, so he went to visit Samantha at school before Helen had the

with irritation. “What are you doing here? Didn’t I make it clear I want nothing to do with

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hit Adrian like a slap, but he swallowed his emotions and said quietly, “Samantha, I know you’re still upset,

indifferent. “Important? Whatever it is, I don’t care. I have nothing to do with

he pressed on, his voice anxious. “Samantha, Mason’s back. He’s taken over the Hawthorne family. Lucas… he’s not

in Samantha’s eyes, but it was gone in a blink. Her tone remained cold. “So what? Let Mason come back. What’s that got to do with

surge of panic and hurried to add, “Samantha, Mason came to our house today.