Chapter 369:
After the Juarez familyâs financial collapse, Skyla had tried to support them.
However, influenced by Harlee, she eventually saw the situation for what it was. The Juarez family had never treated her like family, so why should she extend her kindness to them? Chasing after unreciprocated affection only drained her emotionally and practically. Why bother?
Apart from sending a monthly allowance for Evita, Skyla had no other connection with the Juarez family, not even wavering when she learned they were struggling.
Harlee nodded gently. She appreciated that Skyla was now putting her own feelings first.
After departing from the Sanderson home, Rhys entered the Green family estate with palpable tension.
His eyes, tinged with redness, hinted at a brewing storm of fury.
Rhys strode into the living room, his anger barely contained.
He paused briefly when he spotted his parents, his expression turning even colder.
âRhys.â Belinda brightened at the sight of her son and moved to take his hand, but he sidestepped her touch.
Belinda stood there, stunned.
Rhys bypassed her and sat assertively on the couch, his gaze sharp as it pierced through his parents.
Belinda turned to her husband, confused.
Jose glared at Rhys, but as their gazes locked, he quickly lowered his hand, concealing it behind his back.
He responded harshly, âWhatâs with that attitude? Apologize to your mother!â
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Rhys remained silent but showed them the video he had seen at the Sanderson family.
Belinda nearly fell apart. Panic and insecurity overwhelmed her as her image of a caring mother was shattered.
Joseâs eyes flickered, and he shifted uncomfortably under Rhysâ scrutinizing look. The thought of Nathaniel discovering what he and his wife had done was terrifying.
Belinda was the first to react, harshly questioning, âWho recorded this video? Your father and I were merely having a casual conversation, and someone twisted it to malign us!â
Jose supported her, his anger apparent as he said, âThis video has been manipulated to defame us. Rhys, find out who is responsible. I want to know who dares to slander us!â
Belinda and Jose were desperate to convince Rhys that they were being maliciously targeted.
The video, however, wasnât from Kareem. Patrick had obtained it from a skilled hacker, who confirmed that the footage had not been edited in any way.
Rhys declared, his voice cold and firm, âYou have two options. One, abandon your disgraceful schemes and ensure no further harm comes to Harlee, and weâll act as if this never happened. Two, persist in your actions against her, and Iâll send the unedited video to my grandpa. Should he choose to cut off your financial support, I will not stand in his way.â His voice was cold and unyielding.
Rhys was deadly serious this time.
His firm stance wasnât just because his parents were meddling with his romantic interests; it was because they had overstepped a boundary set by Nathaniel. Nathaniel was overseas, recovering from an illness, and Rhys was determined to keep any trivial disturbances away from him.
Anyone who threatened Nathanielâs health would face Rhysâ fierce anger, even if they were his own parents.
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