Veronica threw herself into her father's arms, and her mother hurried over to hug her as well. Both of them glanced at Winnie, sensing the tension between the two girls, yet their hearts ached more for their own daughter. Winnie had always been difficult. Cold, stubborn, impossible to manage. If it weren't for the family's debt of gratitude and the trust fund they'd placed under her care, they wouldn't have indulged such an unruly, arrogant young lady. "Winnie!

You embarrass yourself enough as it is-how can you act like this in front of everyone?" Her father's voice was low but sharp, a mix of anger and exasperation. "Apologize to Veronica immediately, then go back inside and reflect on your behavior!" "Apologize? For what? She threw juice at me. Shouldn't she be apologizing? And if you're going to favor your biological daughter this much, you shouldn't have adopted me in the first place.

That way, at least no one would look ridiculous." Winnie spoke calmly, taking the towel from the servant and brushing juice off her face and clothes as if no one else existed. She ignored the stares, the whispers, and took a step toward the exit. After all, they had forced her to attend this event; if they wanted her to leave now, she was more than willing. But her father's pride wouldn't allow it. Her words struck him like a slap to the face. "Ungrateful girl!

and pulled her toward Veronica. Winnie only laughed. "I'm not apologizing. What are you going to do about it?" Her father's hand shot up in anger, and Winnie tilted her

in the middle of it. She remembered how Winnie had once helped her at a charity gala. From that, Khloe could tell

own personality, and yes, she can be impulsive. But look at her now-someone threw juice at her, and she's being scolded. How could she

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