The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 376 So Much For Family Love

Adrian stood off to the side, his expression unreadable. “…As long as you’re back, that’s what matters.”

In the corner, Helen clutched her mouth as a fit of coughing wracked her; her face was pale as paper. Every time her eyes met Sloane’s, she gagged reflexively, her throat making a rasping, choking sound–the lingering trauma of being forced to swallow live insects by Sloane last time.

“Mom, what’s wrong?” Sloane asked with feigned concern, though a flash of coldness flickered in her eyes.

“No, it’s nothing…” Helen shrank back in panic, stumbling into a vase stand. A violent cough doubled her over, and she spat out phlegm laced with blood.

Marshall shot his wife an impatient glare. “It’s an old problem; don’t worry about her. Come on, Sloane, let’s go inside. Your room’s already been tidied up.”

Sloane followed them into the living room, noting how Helen hung back at the farthest corner, keeping a cautious distance. When Sloane glanced over her shoulder, she caught the look on Helen’s face–terror carved deep into her very bones.

“Here, have some tea.” Samantha offered a steaming cup with deliberate eagerness.

down lightly on the coffee

no cameras.” She lifted her gaze, her eyes razor–sharp. “So tell me- what is it you

froze. Marshall’s plastered smile faltered, and Samantha’s hands stiffened around

teacup.

that…”

abruptly raised her voice. “If you

dropped. “Fine. Since you want it straight,

rubbed his hands together. “That international medical project you just secured–we

“Sloane, this is crucial for the Rivers family. If you’ll help us this once, we promise never to bother you again.” She batted

it?” Rising to her feet, she looked down at them with contempt. “You smeared me online; rallied public opinion to

it sound so ugly,” Samantha pouted. “At the end of the

his voice. “Sloane, this project is the Rivers family’s last chance

your own behind you. This can only help you, never

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