Zoe clutched the bedsheet tightly, her forehead now covered in cold sweat.

Back then, she had always thought her older brother was brave but not particularly clever. No matter what she did, she could always cover up her mistakes with a little whining and acting. But she finally realized how mistaken she was.

Ryan was far more perceptive than she had ever imagined, instantly seeing through her and Liam’s scheme! She had only fooled Ryan in the past because he trusted her unconditionally as his sister, never doubting her intentions.

However, they were no longer siblings but enemies.

Ryan had become a formidable enemy, strong enough to battle wits with their cunning uncle.

Liam stood there, glaring angrily at Ryan. However, Ryan had no patience for him. He simply shouldered past him. His strong frame knocked Liam off balance as he approached Zoe.

“Zoe, you’d better stay quiet and behave yourself.”

Ryan’s narrow eyes gleamed with a predator’s intensity that made Zoe’s scalp tingle. “If you dare to bother Bella and Justin, or my wife, Carrie, not even Grandpa or God will be able to protect you. I WILL KILL YOU.”

Each word dripped with hatred.

pupils contracted as she stared into Ryan’s fierce, icy eyes. She felt a swirl of shock, anger,

her brother had called her “Zoe”, he had looked at her with nothing but affection, smiling warmly as he held her hand, proudly showing off his talented sister to

felt like a

How did it come to this? Why

Ryan repeatedly hurt her for the sake of that fool, even valuing Bella, who had been divorced and could not have children, over her, her heart was filled with

‘Ryan, don’t blame me for this. You brought this upon

your fault!’ As Ryan threatened Zoe, Claire watched in distress. Hatred has torn apart her once harmonious and happy family, leaving her in

his eyes shining with anticipation for his married life. “Mom, Carrie and I will get engaged once my appointment as the CEO is finalized. According to l customs, as the future mother-in-law, you should give Carrie a betrothal gift

lip, her eyes full of

unwilling or hesitant. It’s fine. I understand. I just wanted to

give her the betrothal gift, I’ll prepare one for you. Father left several pieces of collectible jewelry with me before he passed away. I’ll pick

words, Ryan left Claire feeling

left the ward, the air

Look how scary

only care about that woman… Has he really abandoned us

know your

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