Byan spat her name through clenched teeth, his voice dripping with venom. “Do you even understand the consequences of going against me? Are you really willing to risk your future? All your hard work will be gone, just like tha!!!
Ana saddled, her voice dropping to a calm yet chilling tone. “Last month, on the ninth, you and Sally cook a little trip to Hopburg. She got drunk, hit a trenger with her can, anddrovendt. That kid spent two weeks in the hospital.
“When their family trackied you down, you bribed and threatened them to keep it quiet. You’re so devoted to her, Ryan I’m sure you wouldn’t want news of that mesleking out, would you?
Ryan’s face went pale, his expression shifting from anger to shock.
Hester at Aurora in disbelief. He had handled this matter with the utmost secrecy. The other party didn’t even know that the driver at the time was Sally. He hat
arendly covered every detail, minced that he had tied up all the loose ends and resohend it perfectly.
But how did Aurreratind out?
Branbeganto suspect that it was his subordinate, Bansdir Maddes, who told Aurora about the accident.
nut Brodie had been by his side for so many years and had always heendayal, never once betraying him. He couldn’t have leaked anything about this
No, it couldn’t be.
“You’re tallang nonsensel Ryan hissed, though his voice wavered.
Aurora didn’t back down. “Tem thousand dollars for a broken rib or two? That kid was preparing for exams, and you threatened their future at a prestigious high school to toe them to keep silent. Really classy, Ryan.”
His expression darkened fumber. “What the hell do you want?” he snarled.
Aurora raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed by his anger. “Looks like you do have a weak spot, after all.”
Ryan’s jaw lightened, his breathing heavy with suppressed cage.
“You’re not touching my mom again. No more screaming at her, no more making her your persona maid, and no more locking her in this house like a prisoner. If you push me, thing you’ve done will come back to bite you and your precious family. I promise you that.”
“You wouldn’t dare!” he bathed, ba disbelief tinged with pante.
Aurora’s gaze tumed iry,” “you always doubted I was your lad, didn’t you? That’s why you kept me around–to use me as a pawn and wring every bit of value you could out of me. But guess what? That also means I don’t owe you anything am more. The next time you lay a hand on my mom, it’ll cost you more than just a bad headline.”
Byanglared at her, frozen in place, as she tumed and headed backi
Aurora found Wendy sitting on the edge of the bed, trembling as she clutched Sebastian–close.
“Aurora, are you okay? Did he hurt you Wendy aded, her voice shaky but full of concem.
Aurora frowned, pulling a tissue from the nightstand and gently wiping the blood from the comer of Wendy’s mouth “I’m fine, Mom. But you’re not. Let me take you to the hospital, okay?
Wendy’s
‘s eyes flickered with hope before dimming again. She shook her head. “I’m fine, sweetie. Really. You should go home. It’s late. Owen is probably worried
about you
Aurora crouched beside her, her tone fim but caring. “Think about what I said earlier. I can
can protect you and
Wendyanddedabsently, berexpression distant. “I know you’re trying to help. I just need some time to think”
1 Bash, but you have to trust me.”
Aurora sighed, letting the conversation drip for now. She waved Sabastian over, asking him to bring over the first aid kit. Carefully, she cleaned and bandaged her moding’s wounds;
“He won’t doir touch you again for a while, and he won’t stop you from leaving the house. If you decide you’re ready, call me. If you can’t reach me, visit Astrait University’s Department of Physics. I’ll always be there.”
immediately. Got it?=
Avesta plated at Sebastian “Bash, if anything happens, calli
Selbankooked between Windy and Aurora before nodding quietly
Aurstcould finar Rosalie’s shrill voice echoing through the living room as she descoded the stairs. She was peached on the couch, and the words out of her mouth were laced with venom:
“That girl is a degrare! She’s ruined the Klein family’s reputation! Did you see what she did to Whitney Whitney twisted her ankle so badly that she couldn’t even finish her shoot! Elaine’s nothing but a selfish but with respect for berfather–orme, fortfut matter”
Aurora stopped at the foot of the stairs, waiting until Rosalie had finished betade before speaking. “You really want to talk about aspect, Rosalie ? How about we start with your son‘ the beats his wife and worships hémistors. You’ve sprog vras enabling him while tuning a blind eye to his attains.
“And now you’re here, crying about some reputation? Please, The Klein family’s reputation was trashed long before I came into the picture.”
shut it Ryan was boiling with anger, hissage simmering with nowhere to vent. It left him visiblynedge.
Chapter 2.3.
“You ungrateful brat! How dare you come here and lecture me?” Rosalie was equally enraged, her face tense and stern, her fury unmistakable.
“I’ve taken photos of every bruise on my mom,” Aurora said coldly. “If you dare lay another finger on her, I’ll post the videos and photos online for the whole world to see just how well the Klein family treats their people. Ryan, you’d better remember what I just said I won’t give you another waming ”
“Are you threatening me?” Ryan barked, his voice icy.
Aurora let out a mocking laugh and began walking toward the door.
“Do you think you can walk out of here without my permission?” Ryan snapped.
As soon as he finished spealing, four men in black suits appeared at the door, blocking her path.
Aurora laughed again, this time louder.
“Are you seriously planning to stop me? You’re even resorting to house arrest now?”
“You’re still a Klein. If I want to keep my daughter under this roof, who’s going to stop me?” Ryan sneered, his gaze sharp. “You think you can stand up to me just because you’ve grown a spine? You’re still a little girl, and I have a hundred ways to make sure you do as you’re told.”
Aurora didn’t respond. She didn’t even break stride. Calmly, she rolled up her sleeves, unbuttoning her cufts as she approached the door.
“Stop bed!” Ryan ordered sharply.
