âThis isnât about listening to her,â Brielle muttered, her eyes narrowing. âDo you really think Fiona just stumbled upon the money by accident? This wasnât handled right from the start, and someone definitely gave her a heads-up. Fionaâs not the docile woman she once was. Do you have any idea how many strings she pulled to make sure Crowell and Cara ended up on death row? Michael, youâre an adult now. Surely youâve outgrown the pathetic habit of drinking yourself sick over love. You need to see the bigger picture here: your future, the Frye familyâs standing, and the well-being of everyone involved are at stakeâfar outweighing your feelings for Dulce.â
The Noble Palace reserved its innermost room not for ordinary patrons but for those deemed worthy of special treatment.
With each stride towards the room, Michaelâs trench coat fluttered behind him. He brushed past the waiter trying to block his path and swung the double doors wide open.
Fiona sat upright inside, accompanied by her stepmother. Normally, Fiona was humble, while her stepmother was arrogant, but today the situation was different.
As Michael stepped in, Fionaâs stepmother was in the midst of serving her a drink, her smile too eager to please.
âFiona, step outside,â Michael said.
Fionaâs fingers stilled, and she straightened her neck, trying to uphold her pride. âIs there something you need? Iâm quite busy right now.â
Michaelâs eyes darted to Fionaâs stepmother. âBusy showing off in front of your stepmother? Is this what Lacey taught you? Or is this all youâre capable of?â
gⱯlnÏνð®âsâ¤com hosts the latest chapters Fionaâs fists tightened, her gaze burning into her stepmother, who promptly looked away.
Understanding her growing influence within the family, Fionaâs stepmother realized she must bow down when needed. What did it cost to stoop a little in front of Fiona, particularly when seeking favors? Yet Fiona was not content. Before Michaelâs intrusion, she had enjoyed reversing roles with her stepmother.
But his arrival diminished her fleeting sense of victory. She had gained a position of influence, yet she hadnât used it to achieve anything meaningful.
Protected by her privileged upbringing, her life experiences were limited to traditional roles like marriage and motherhood.
Fionaâs smile was strained as she rose to her feet and stepped outside with Michael. âYouâre here for Dulce, right?â
Michael said nothing, using his height to peer down into Fionaâs eyes. Their gazes held steady, and after several intense seconds, a blush crept across Fionaâs cheeks.
She broke the silence first, her voice strained. âIf thatâs all, Iâll be going now.â
As she moved to leave, Michael grasped her arm and pinned her against the wall. âWho do you think you are, threatening my parents?â His fist was raised, hovering in the air, yet it never struck. The woman before him was Laceyâs sister, and despite his anger, he couldnât forget she was family.
At her breaking point, Fiona shoved him back forcefully, advancing. âItâs your fault for using Dulce as a substitute for Lacey. You betrayed my sister!â
With every word, Fiona struck Michaelâs chest.
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