Grabbing Joselyn’s chin, Amelie made her meet her gaze.

“What are you good at, huh?”

Joselyn struggled to find the words, but nothing came out.

Impatiently, Amelie let go of her chin.

“In terms of appearance, you’re no match for her.

In terms of skills, there’s no point even talking about it, right? And her family background… she’s your dad’s own daughter.

He adores her.

So, tell me, how do you plan to compete with that?”

Every word Amelie uttered seemed to sting Joselyn deeply.

Yet, Joselyn didn’t talk back.

Instead, she quietly took a seat.

“Joselyn, do you remember the high hopes I had for you when I decided to take you in as my adopted daughter?”

“Mother, please, I’m begging for another chance.

I promise I won’t disappoint you again.

glanced towards Wallace’s study on the

your final

a party hosted by

will be

you need to

a soft voice, “I… I’ll do my best

cut her off, “I’ve already called you

the only one in line for the Pierce family

into you, why don’t we support

gathered in the study, enveloped in a heavy silence that

and Keith stood to the side, holding their

in front of his computer, showing no

at the screen without

Or do you just want to ignore me and waste

through the books

and

not going to listen, I might

Keith looked at each other, feeling a chill

talk to Wallace always made them anxious and

away from his computer to Hannah

brave, causing trouble

was just passing

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