NovelEnglish“Wilton, Ivy injured her leg. She’s been rushed to Skrix Hospital.
Hurry over.” Renata’s voice was fraught with worry.
Wilton, having suspected something like this, remained calm upon hearing of Ivy’s injury.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Explain what you've been up to behind my back.” On the other end, Renata was on the way to the hospital.
Confused by Wilton’s question, she replied, “What do you mean? What have | done?” “Have you been threatening someone to snag a role for Ivy?” Wilton’s tone was sharp and accusing.
A flicker of alarm passed through Renata’s eyes. “Who said that? No, | haven't done anything like that!” “You're still defending yourself! Brian was the one who called me.
Because of you, | was scolded by a junior!” Wilton scolded.
Renata was panicked. Why did Brian have to interfere in this? Was it Rosalynn who told him? But how did she find out? Did Zoe tell her? How dare she! Renata looked visibly upset.
She couldn’t deny the accusations.
“Wilton, our daughter was mistreated. I'm just trying to restore her dignity. After all, she is your daughter; no one should underestimate her.” Renata spoke with conviction.
Wilton, in a fit of anger, retorted, “Oh, so you're using the Larson nto intimidate others now? Renata, you're quite good at feigning strength and authority.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRenata was at a loss for words, “I believed you were a gentle and compassionate woman, which is why | entrusted you with handling family affairs. It seems | made a wrong decision.
Over all these years, you have alienated my eldest daughter from me, and now you're spoiling my younger daughter. It's makinglook bad in front of the big families in Skrix. In time, it's your actions that will lead to the downfall of the Larson family!” His tone was serious, full of disappointment.
Renata’s face shifted, weighed down by the grievances she had endured over the years. Unable to contain herself, she started venting her frustrations.
“Wilton, I've been managing the family for countless years. At the very least, my hard work should be acknowledged, if not rewarded. Why are you blamingover something so minor? Is it because ofthat Tilda has been alienated from you? Being a stepmother is genuinely challenging. I've endured countless hardships over the years, and there's no one | can confide in about it!” Wilton replied, “Are you saying this is my fault? Are you upset that | didn’t marry you? When you chose to be with me, | made it clear that divorce is not an option.
What about your promises back then? You said you lovedand just wanted to be with me. Were those lies? Renata, if you cause any more trouble, you won't remain the lady of the Larson family! | can either help you maintain your status, or | can strip you of the wealth and position I have given you!”
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