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.

barely suppressed a smirk, conjuring up sad thoughts

You’re the real 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

back

Olivia nodded vigorously.

coldly. “Then die.”

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

and I am not about to show mercy, Gina thought

to be shocked, Olivia cried, “So you really do hate

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

Olivia grabbed a wine glass, smashed it, and picked up a shard to slash her wrist. “If my death brings you back to the family, I’ll do it? She tightened her grip, blood seeping out.

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and Ella were dumbfounded by Olivia’s theatrics, which made Gina seem

wouldn’t do it. Gina stepped forward, grabbed her hand, and pressed the shard to

was petrified, not expecting Gina to go through with it. Blood trickled

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

Noah grabbed chairs,

and you’re dead!”

closer, and I slit her throat. Wanna see who is

shit!” Ella cursed, rage boiling but not daring

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

a protective hug, while

honey, are you alright?” Ella’s voice was

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

look of utter distress. Mom, I’m

matters.

visibly infuriated, hissed. “Gina, you’ve crossed the

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

visibly intimidated, gulped nervously. The thought of going toe–to–toe with Gina sent chills down his