Chapter 57

“Useless!” Andrew coughed painfully, pointing at her and scolding. “Since you got close to Jasper, have you ever done anything useful for our family? We’ve been struggling for years. Yet, you haven’t gained any share of the family’s wealth or even gained the Beckett family favor! I don’t believe Jasper loves you. Having a daughter is just a waste of money! You’re utterly useless!”

Liana’s eyes turned bloodshot with intense resentment. Andrew had always favored sons over daughters. He’d even forced Rosaline to abort her when he learned she was carrying a girl.

The doctor said she would have issues conceiving again after the abortion. Liana only survived under Rosaline’s persistence.

Rosaline couldn’t conceive again after giving birth to her. That deepened Andrew’s disgust toward her. Liana grew up under the shadow of her older brother and tried to win Sophia’s favor to gain attention.

She lost her childlike innocence at a young age, learning manipulative tactics to secure a better future and gain her father’s approval, becoming a successful woman.

Jasper became her first experiment when she was eight years old. Initially, she despised him for being an illegitimate child. Her focus was on the legitimate son of the Beckett family instead.

But Sophia suggested she use Jasper as a stepping stone, even if she didn’t like him. Having a Beckett to be her lapdog and be at her beck and call would benefit her greatly.

become Jasper’s savior and the light in his dark life. This led to

family. But in the end, Andrew still treated her as a tool to gain favor

idea form in her heart. She had no intention of helping Dylan. That good–for–nothing should rot in jail for the rest of his life. Then

at Andrew in anger. “It’s all your fault! If you hadn’t spoiled Dylan so much, he wouldn’t have ended up like this! The men in the Gardner

he remembered that Rosaline’s sister was Javier Beckett’s wife, so he couldn’t lose

reputation and hasten Liana and Jasper’s marriage.” Rosaline’s eyes turned dark as she thought about how Jasper let her son suffer without

Liana panicked and pointed

hadn’t faded away. She sighed in annoyance and said, “Just get

After all, she had always maintained the image of pure and innocent beauty. But the stretch marks remained even after several laser skin

moment, the staff came

has been

jewelry boxes! Mum, what are you going

‘I’m selling them.”

can’t do that! They are

over and grabbed the most valuable box in a panic. Inside were gifts Jasper had given her. There was a ruby pendant named Crimson

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