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On her way back to the villa, Elaine could clearly feel Bianca’s gaze lingering on her back,
Naturally, she had no intention of looking back.
Blanca, you want to know what I truly want! I want to be the protagonist.
Elaine thought, “I want to thrive in my own world, independent of you. My life won’t be controlled by you. This is just the beginning. President of the Cello Association? Just one of my many sock puppets. There are more surprises ahead.”
Bianca watched Elaine’s figure disappear into the distance, her fists slowly clenching beneath her sleeves,
Not only was Elaine impeccably dressed with class, but she also resided in a beautiful garden mansion
She carried herself with the poise and elegance of the social elite, showing no trace of the years spent wandering and scavenging with her penniless foster mother. She had far surpassed Bianca.
Anyone who knew Elaine’s past would surely marvel at such a remarkable transformation.
Bianca muttered to herself. “You’re really something. Ehine.”
When Elaine made her entrance earlier, even the most refined ladies in high society could not help but admire her, referring to her as a graceful princess with unparalleled elegance
So if Elaine is the graceful princess, what does that make me? I grew up in a distinguished family and should have been the one praised for my appearance, poise, and all my other attributes, Bianca thought.
Perhaps, for Bianca, this was the outcome she most feared.
Bianca could not quite figure out what she truly wanted anymore.
Bianca used to want her brothers affection, the love of her family, and the admiration of fans.
She had it all, but then, one day, Elaine no longer cared to compete with her.
Now, what Bianca craved was the sense of superiority and thrill that comparing herself to Elaine brought.
In many dramas revolving around fake and real daughters, the fake one seemed to always triumph in the end. She enjoyed the best education and love from family and friends and was also showered with adoration from the servants.
As she grew older, she would inherit the family’s wealth, stocks, and jewelry, inevitably finding a perfect match from a prestigious family Transitioning effortlessly from a privileged young woman to a high–society wife, she would have it all–truly a life of success.
The real daughter, on the other hand, would grow up in hardship, largely ignored and with little to show for herself. Even if she was eventually reunited with her family, their affections would still be directed at the child they had raised, not her
The fake daughter would be the one with all the luck. She would be the chosen one, but Bianca felt that her life did not seem to follow that pattern.
Bianca was not sure how much time had passed before she called for a car to take her back home.
At that moment, the Yeats family’s home was shrouded in a heavy, oppressive atmosphere.
After being scolded by Ella, Jepson felt even more frustrated and instructed the servant to bring him a bottle of wine.
However, what weighed more heavily on his mind was the situation with Elaine.
“Why did Shawn pass along such a message?’ Jepson pondered.
Likely due to the Yeats family’s characteristic pride, Jepson, like his brothers, had an inherent arrogance, especially when it came to Elaine.
Even now, with everything in disarray, he was still unwilling to phone Elaine.
Jepson
Jepson sipped his
This wine in quien
quiet contemplation, his mood improving when Bianca walked in.
He asked, “Oh, Bianca, you’re back?
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“Yeah,” Bianca replied.
Jepson watched Bianca as she removed her shoes–those sharp high heels, striking yet dangerous
He recalled that Bianen had gone to Elaine’s engagement party.
Jepson took a thoughtful sip of his drink, wanting to inquire about Elaine, but hesitated, afraid it would damage his pride. His dislike for Elaine had been unmistakably blatant in the past.
Among the seven brothers, Jepson and Calvin were the harshest toward Elaine.
Yet, ironically, Elaine always seemed to follow them around the most.
They could not deny that it fed their egos
It was as if, no matter what they did, Elaine would always go out of her way to do anything for them.
But this time, upon returning, Jepson sensed that something had changed at home, and he could not understand what was going on with Elaine.
However, he did not think anything major had happened.
Jepson cleared his throat. “So how was it?
sit?” he asked.
Bianca was confused by his sudden question. “What do you mean?” she asked puzzledly.
Jepson furrowed his brows. “Didn’t you go to Elaine’s engagement party? Did you meet her? Did she say anything? Or did she mention me?”
“Whatever issues she had with our parents, grandmother, or the others, it shouldn’t have anything to do with me and Calvin, right he thought. Oh right, and there’s Travis who’s somewhere off having fun. The three of us are innocent”
Jepson did not think Elaine would make any moves against him. He felt that Harlan and the rest had made things sound more dramatic than they
WETE.
Bianca’s heart sank. She felt a wave of frustration wash over her.
“Why is everyone so fixated on Elaine now? Before, Elaine was practically invisible, she thought frustratedly,
Regardless, she answered politely. “No, Elaine never mentioned you, Jepson”
After hearing Bianca’s answer, Jepson’s previously hopeful expression turned somber once again.
“Did she say anything else?” Jepson asked.
Bianca shook her head
This time. Jepson could not keep his composure anymo
He thought back to the message Flaine had conveyed through Shawn, but it did not make sense to him.
“What does Elaine really want? Could she be holding onto resentment because of the fish pond incident! Jepson thought.
“Do you have Elaine’s contact information?” he asked Bianca.
At this point, Jepson no longer cared about his pride and wanted to call Elaine immediately.
After Bianca provided the contact, Jepson dialed the number without hesitation
Elaine, meanwhile, was at the office, celebrating with Sharon.
Sharon was so excited she could hardly contain herself–she had just received an invitation to the award ceremony, confirming her film had been
nominated
Upon receiving the call, Sharon screamed in joy, wrapping her arms around Elaine and twirling around in excitement.
Having gone from being an unnoticed, hated figure to a successful star with both a strong reputation and substantial earnings, Sharon was deeply grateful for the advice Elaine had provided her behind the scenes.
As Elaine popped open a bottle of wine, she glanced at the phone screen and immediately recognized the caller.
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Still, she answered the call
Jepson said, “Hello?”
Elaine asked, “Who are you!”
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Jepson, caught off guard by Elaine’s words, struggled to suppress his frustration. “Elaine, it’s me, Jepson. How is it you can’t even recognize my voice any more?”
“Oh, it’s Mr. Yeats, Elaine replied nonchalantly. “But I must remind you that I don’t have a brother.”
Jepson had already set aside his ego to reach out to Elaine, but her coldness shattered the fragile bit of dignity he had left.
In the past, Jepson had disdain for Elaine, even harboring a strong aversion toward her.
However, he had set aside his pride to make this call to Elaine, yet he was met with the sting of her rejecting the very idea of having a brother.
