Yelena spat sadistically, “It was bought using the money for your wedding gift!”

“You—”

“Let me be honest. Dad didn’t even think about giving you a gift. It was an honor that you replaced me! Be thankful!”

Cordelia bit her lip and shook from rage, but there was nothing she could do. She kept her eyes on Yelena’s triumphant face as the servant politely “asked” her to leave.

As she left glumly, the sky was gray and emanated a damp scent. The weather changed erratically in this season, and heavy rains came when one least expected it. She could only hurry over to the bus station.

“Mr. Z, Ms. Jenner is out.”

“Mm.” Marcus took off his boxing gloves and tossed them aside before he unwrapped the layers of gauze wrapped around his hands. “How’s she doing?”

“Doesn’t look… very good.”

The man frowned.

“Ms. Jenner doesn’t look happy. She’s probably upset with her family. I asked around. The Jenner’s servant said that she didn’t manage to ask for her wedding gift and was insulted by her elder sister.”

Marcus clenched his fists as an icy glint flashed across his eyes.

“How much was her wedding gift supposed to be?”

“$40,000 more or less.”

“How much is the plot of land the Jenners are bidding for worth?”

“$150,000,000.”

well,” Marcus snorted. “Use the plot of land to make them realize

not home!” Yelena

the kind of man you got married to, is it really necessary for dad to welcome you back?

don’t need

sprang up to stop Yelena. “I want my

“Wedding gift?”

brow and smirked vilely at her.

indignation, and resentment she felt rushed through her. She knew that she did not have

she would choose, however. Despite the darkness she had experienced

ordinary girl would agree to the absurd request to marry a man in place of someone else! She had just wanted to save her mother. Why were they ripping this sliver of hope away from

turned around to go upstairs, but

leave yet. Explain

what?” Yelena

pang of pain made Cordelia stumble back and knock the back of her head against the wall, causing her to hear a loud buzz in her ears. She looked

of the countryside. Don’t even think about associating yourself

your place, he

Yelena cackled. “My silly sister, do you remember why dad kicked you and

stayed quiet as

a mother got pregnant with

sl*ts go to hell! You think dad will save her? Pft, dad wants nothing more than to see her

as she tried her best to rein her emotions in,

like

raised her voice as she glared at

her that the guiltier someone’s conscience was, the more they pretended to

“You and I have no idea what happened among them, so watch your words. I won’t let you go if you

of it!” Yelena snorted and flicked her hair back

Pretty?” She looked at Cordelia provocatively. “I just

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