When She Stops Playing Nice

Chapter 6

Ella’s face contorted with fury as she snapped at Gina. “Shut your trap, or I’ll shut it for you! Olivia getting better so quickly is just her luck!”

“Our family would have been ruined without Olivia, our lucky star. It’s your bad mojo that got the old house burned down!” James piled on.

“We should have never let a disaster like you in. Noah stirred the pot further.

“You’ve been living in luxury on our dime, and this is how you thank us?” They continued their tirade.

Gina laughed coldly. “Would you even give me the time of day if it wasn’t for that 20% share? Besides, you’ve got the shares,

not me.”

Before passing away, Evelyn Miller, Gina’s grandma willed that the lost Miller bloodline be found to inherit her 20% stake in the Miller Group. That share, meant for Gina, was quickly pocketed by the family, without so much as a peep.

Ella, defensive, lashed out, “You really think you deserve the shares? Don’t expect a single penny from us, you ungrateful

wretch.

Gina was unfazed, disinterested in anything the Miller family had.

Tired of their nonsense, she threw an agreement on the table

James glanced at it and saw “Severance Agreement.”

“Is she really cutting ties with us?‘ he wondered in disbelief.

The Millers looked at each other, silently agreeing it was probably for the best.

smirk, conjuring up sad

How can you make things right with Mom and the brothers? I hate seeing us like this. If it’ll fix things, I’ll do whatever it takes. After all, everything I

barely holding back a laugh/Willing to sacrifice

Olivia nodded vigorously.

coldly. “Then

her back to the Miller family with fake concern, Gina wouldn’t have returned or encountered the fire. The timing of the fire, right

am not about to

be shocked, Olivia cried, “So you really do hate me.”

still standing? Co ahead, diel” Gina’s laugh was cold.

wrist. “If my death brings you back to the family, I’ll do it? She tightened her grip,

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Chapter 6

were dumbfounded by Olivia’s theatrics,

it. Gina stepped forward, grabbed her hand, and pressed the shard

petrified, not expecting Gina to go through with

“You’re insane!” Grabbing a bottle, she prepared to strike Cina.

Noah grabbed chairs, ready to jump in.

Olivia and you’re dead!”

Wanna see who is faster?” Gina challenged, her

boiling but not daring to

Olivia’s knees buckle. She knelt, and Gina finally let

panic, Ella darted forward, pulling Olivia into a protective hug,

honey, are you alright?” Ella’s

a sharp sting. She revealed a bloodied hand, looking pitifully wronged but internally ranting. Is this

look of utter distress. Mom, I’m fine. As long as Gina calms down, that’s all that

matters.

hissed. “Gina, you’ve crossed

and Noah, signaling them to teach Gina a lesson. Gina, on the other hand, coolly observed them, loosening her wrists in anticipation.

nervously. The thought of going toe–to–toe with Gina sent chills down