Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

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Maclis‘ face paled, then flushed crimson. Rage surged through her. “What kind of mother are you? the shrieked. “I’m your daughter, and yet you defend the person who ruined my family! Do you have any idea what my life is like now?”

“Mom, please, that’s enough,” Yosef pleaded.

“Shut up, you idiot!” Donald snapped at Maclis too.

They were stunned. Maclis was having a complete meltdown. Even with Henry and Sofia right there, she’d lost all control. It was shockingly reckless.

“Let her speak,” Sofia said, her gaze icy and unwavering as it locked onto Maelis, who was spewing her grievances against the family. “I want to hear exactly how unhappy she is with us.”

That cold, steady stare sent a jolt of panic through Maelis. A terrifying feeling that she was about to lose everything washed over her.

“Sofia, don’t take Maelis‘ words seriously. She’s not herself right now,” Donald cut in quickly, forcing a placating smile. He recognized the disappointment in Sofia’s eyes. “She’s not thinking straight. Let me take her home. I’ll bring her back to apologize once she’s calmed down.”

Without even glancing at Zinnia, Donald grabbed Maelis‘ arm to pull her away. Rage simmered inside him as he mentally berated her stupidity.

Last time he told her to mend fences with the Lynn family, but she ended up attacking Jackson instead. He’d never imagined Maelis could be this stupid. She couldn’t see what was right in front of her.

Since the Lynn family pulled their investment, the Shaw family had struggled badly. They couldn’t afford to sever ties completely, not yet.

The Lynn family were already losing patience, and now Maelis caused another public scene. People were staring, hungry for drama. What an idiot! Donald shot her a furious glare.

of me! Was anything I said wrong?” Maelis yelled, wincing at the pain in her wrist from his grip. His icy

again. But after enduring so much lately, she was also on the verge of

arm free, she pointed an

Maelis raged. “She ruined my life. What’s wrong with slapping her? She’s a jinx. I never should’ve brought her

Her finger jabbed towards Henry and Sofia. “You’re just as bad. Senile

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words, a cold

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Didn’t the Shaw family

The

my daughter.” The words exploded like a bomb.

the room.

washed over Maelis. “Do you truly believe we

Panic seized Maelis as she choked out the word hoarsely, her bloodshot eyes wide

care for Zinnia because she’s your daughter, don’t you? Let me be clear: we’d

never Henry’s and my biological child. In fact, the Shaw family exploited the Lynn family more

gripped Sofia’s hand, his face tense with worry. She gave a

the daughter of Sofia’s childhood friend. Shortly after her birth, her parents

Donald wanted to start a business, the Lynn family fully funded his business ventures. They never imagined she’d resent them over Jackson withdrawing support–showing no gratitude for decades of

their kindness meant so little to

stunned everyone–even Zinnia. Only Jackson