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

Miller here. Hate me, not them. 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,

back a laugh/Willing to sacrifice anything,

Olivia nodded vigorously.

smirked coldly.

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

am not about to show

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

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

to slash her wrist. “If my death brings you back to the family, I’ll do

BVBVsque, 21 May

Chapter 6

and Ella were dumbfounded by Olivia’s theatrics,

pressed the shard to her neck. “Cut here, and it’ll be quick.”

not expecting Gina to go through with it. Blood trickled down

“You’re insane!” Grabbing a

chairs, ready

you’re dead!” James roared.

and I slit her throat. Wanna see who is

Ella cursed, rage boiling but

pressed the shard a bit deeper, making Olivia’s knees buckle.

of panic, Ella darted forward, pulling Olivia into a protective hug, while James and Noah quickly positioned themselves as

Ella’s voice was laden with worry.

pitifully wronged but internally ranting. Is this bitch crazy? Or did she suddenly get bold because she’s got a big shot

utter distress. Mom, I’m fine. As long as Gina calms down,

matters.

“Gina, you’ve crossed the

them to teach Gina a lesson. Gina, on the other hand, coolly observed

going toe–to–toe with Gina