Chapter 1223

Alexander frowned. "Aunt Emerald, must you force me?"

Before going to Saintornia, Emerald had promised to respect Nyla's wishes as much as possible.

Yet, once she arrived, she acted entirely on her own terms, leaving no room for negotiation. She even went back on the conditions she had agreed to once Nyla reached Meristate.

Sometimes, Alexander couldn't understand.

Was Nyla really Emerald's daughter, or was she her enemy? What kind of mother could be so ruthless to her own child?

Even if Emerald had only ever seen Nyla as a tool, did she really have to be this cruel?

Emerald's expression darkened, her gaze filled with anger and disappointment as she looked at Alexander.

"Alexander, who's really forcing whom here? Don't forget, the Kinseys' success today is in no small part thanks to me. The position your father and you enjoy now exists because of my efforts. Anyone else can betray me, but you cannot!" she barked.

Alexander pressed his lips together, staring at his aunt, who now seemed like a stranger to him.

he could see she was on the wrong path, he

and your conscience just

need to answer me will you help me, or are we cutting

room fell into an uneasy

Alexander's arm, pleading, "Alexander,

argue with Emerald before, let alone hear Emerald threaten to cut ties

of

at Delia, noting her fear and

doted on his cousin.

He had always d

who had been pampered and carefully raised-he couldn't help but feel a pang of injustice for

finally understood why

why she refused to come to Meristate

were in her place, he wouldn't have

Emerald and said firmly, "Aunt Emerald, if you can't treat

I can't help you

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