Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 230

Chapter 230

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Betty forced a smile. “It’s okay, Mom. I’ll go help.” She knew Sofia wanted her gone. But she didn’t dare upset her; Sofia clearly didn’t like her.

She gave Zinnia one last glare-it was all her fault-and let Benedict lead her out. Now, just four people were left in the living room.

“Grandma, why’d you send Betty away?” Howard asked after Benedict and Betty left. He saw Sofia’s plan but didn’t want a fight since he knew Sofia was not in a good mood now.

They were at the Lynn residence. Here, Sofia called the shots.

“Howard! Is this how you talk to Zinnia at home?” Sofia’s face darkened. She flat-out ignored his question.

“Grandma…” Howard’s voice fizzled. He fumbled for words.

“I don’t care how you treat Betty. But Zinnia’s your sister. Same womb, same blood. You shout at her, belittle her? Is that how siblings act? Do you treat her like this always?” Sofia’s voice

rose.

“I…” Howard’s lips moved, but silence followed.

“And your brothers? Do they treat her like this too?” Sofia’s eyes-usually soft-blazed with disappointment.

Howard’s mind raced. He wanted to lie, but Sofia’s steady gaze pinned him.

know how your sons treat Zinnia?” Sofia’s

always “busy,” and rarely home. Visits

gaze sharpened on Howard. “Is this how you always talk

meet Maelis’s

all lost your minds? Zinnia’s your family-your daughter,

She had planned to mediate, but now she

We’ll handle it.” Maclis rushed to

Howard’s voice

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It’s okay.” Zinnia patted

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But I’ve got your back,” Sofia gripped Zinnia’s hand. She made up her mind-Zinnia would stay

and Howard winced under the scolding. They

fine, Grandma. Don’t fret.” Zinnia’s chest warmed. In Jinston, no one had

like this.

stay strong-who’ll protect you otherwise?” Sofia stroked Zinnia’s

let her health slip-Zinnia needed her. Maelis was clueless; Sofia’s grandkids were worse. They weren’t snapping out of it anytime soon. Sofia had to stay tough

I’d hurt her?” Maelis’s voice wobbled. Sofia made their house sound like a horror

to!” Sofia snapped, fed up. “That girl’s

this isn’t about Betty. She apologized.” Maelis defended

you try shipping Zinnia off? Maelis, Zinnia’s your kid. You carried her for nine