Chapter 22
Wendy could tell Aurora was jest riving to cumlet her 11 Aurora rally planned on doing something, it would cane a bugemen.
Drapping Owen into this wooden well
Aurea had finally gotten manied after much struggle. Now, all Wendy wanted was for her to be happy.
But before Wendy could finish her thought, an angry mar came from outside. “You bitch‘ So, she’s been refuting to come home because of you, right? You’re even encouraging her to man ay from the Klein family? And as far as possible, no less? Where do you think the cam in off to?
on as the voice tag eit, Wendy’s body began to tremble uncontrollably, Sherlotched Sebastian tightly in one arm while using the other to push Aursca
toward the door
Her voice broke as she cried out in desperation, “Go What are you still doing here? Don’t be stupid? don’t need you to worry about me. Just leave–now! Leave
Aurora’s expression turned cold, hereves sharpras steel. Yet liri valce was calm, almost nothing. She leaned close to Wendy and said, “Don’t be afraid. Just watch I can handle this. Ti you make up your mind, we campicape lot good.?
cand the door without waiting for Wendy to respond.
Sore enough, as soon as she stepped outside, she saw yan storming toward them. His chiseled face was twisted with rage, and his whole demeaner radiated violence, like a predator closing in omits pory.
When, Ryan saw Aurora standing firmly in the doorway, he stopped dead in his tracks, his eyes narrowing wi
Aurora’s gate was equally pincing, cold, and relenting, fording Ryanto temporarily control his anger. His voice was sharp as he sneezed,
bold. I took me Inng enough to get you to come back.”
Amma didn’t bother answering. She calmly stepped closer, each move deliberate. The Icy air around her was so oppressive that Ryan unconsciously took a step back
“Did you do this to her?” Her calm viser had an edge that made Ryan uneasy.
that then he chuckded, shaking off the moment of doubt, Who was this glad to question him? She was just some nobody they picked up, astray
He glanced at Wendy, who was voubly shaken. A mocking thought crossed his mind. Could this brat actually he Wendy’s bastard child? Was that why she was so
“It’s called consequences. She screwed up, so she got punished. This is our family’s affairs, something between me and my wife. You think you’ve got the right to
“ch, but when you dragged me to that humiliating matchmaking stunt, treating me like a bargaining chip, I wasn’t considered an outsider them, was 1 Aurora shot back
“You’ve got some
me nerve, don’t you?” Ryan snarled. “Did you come here to lecture me? You’re the reason Whitney’s in the hospital! She’s still there because of What, you think you’ve made it now? That you can just walkantay from us? Remember that everything you’ve eat is because of the Klein family—“
Aurora cut him off before he could finish, a mocking smile tugging at her lips, “Oh, don’t worry. I remember. Do you want to talk about how I got here? About how you revived Deyron Media, only to rename it Venochi as some phony symbol of your so–called love?
“Let’s not forget, there’s also your father’s cancer diagnosis. That probably has your name written all over it.”
“Shut your mouth Ryan mared, his face flushed with fury. “You think you’d be anyochene near where you are now without the Klein tamily? Do you really believe people respect your talent? It’s all because you’re a daughter of the Klein family!”
“A daughter of the Klein family? Well, looks like Whitney has finally decided to use her head. She’s trying to use others to get her revenge, huh? If she’s that recess, I’ll play along with her little game,”
Ryan’s expression tightened, unease flashing across his face. “What are you planning?
“You know trow your little empire was built. Don’t push me. I’m not the type to let things slide.” Aurora’s voice dropped to a chilling whisper, each word himing like a dapper.
“Are you thenatening me? Ryan laughed, though his eyes betrayed his growing discomfort. “You’re just a spoiled beat with no clue how the real world works. And that whope of a mother of yours—”
Before he could finish, Aurora’s dist shot out, connecting with his jaw.
bestairs.
The force of the punch sent Ryan staggering. Blood filled his mouth, and he clutched the railing to keep himself from toppling down the stairs. He stared at Aurora in shock, debelist plastered across his face.
Thlubinnygid – dis nobody–lud hithim!
“Take back what you just said,” Aurora demanded, her voicecuting through the silence like blade. “You’ve got two kids with that mistress of yours, don’t you? That makes you the tilily one here. You’ve got no right to judge her. And since you’re so fonded using your tists, let me show you what that feels like ”
“Aurora, you’ve lour your mind! You think you can de ty me?ll put you in your place today!” Ryan snarled, his face contacting in rape as he charged at her.
-Aadid’tech. She deftly sidestepped and twisted his ann when he lunged at her, slamming him against the railing in une luid motions.
Ryan bowled in pain, his shoulder screaming inprotest as he thrashed against her bold.
“Let go of me, you ungrateful bra!” he bellowed, his face tunning calmson.
The commation drew Rosalle’s attention downstairs, and her voice was shell walliselle. “What’s going on up there? Anora! How dare you lay hands on your
Aurora glanced down at Rosabe, her disdain evident. didn’t bother hiding her contempt.
For years, Rosalie had manipulated Wendy, brainwashing her with outdated, oppressive nonsense. After Aurora’s real identity was revealed, Rosalie even tried to sell her off to Alexander like some cheap commodity. Aurora would’ve fallen right into their trap if she hadn’t been sharp.
Every single one of these people was disgusting.
“You can send Whitney to gather resources for your precious family, can’t you? I’ve repaid whatever so–called debt I owed you. Don’t push your luck. If I see you lay another hand on her, I’ll make sure your kids and that mistress of yours pay double. You know I can do it. I don’t care about jail Do you think I’m afraid to drag you down with me?
Ryan’s face twisted with rage, his veins bulging as he spat out, “How dare you threaten me?”
Aurora chuckled, the sound cold and sharp. “If you don’t want me spilling all your dirty secrets to the press tomorrow, you’d better listen to what I’m saying.”
