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    Ruby fell to the floor, stunned, unable to get up right away. Once every cent hadnded in his ount, Mack tossed her phone onto the floor.


    Ruby grabbed it with trembling hands and checked her bnce, her heart dropping at the sight of just a few dors left.


    “You’re a monster…”


    Alec dragged himself out of the bedroom, catching only a glimpse of Mack’s back as he left.


    The sight of Alec sent Ruby into a frenzy. She snatched a clothes hanger and swung it at him in rage.


    “This is your fault! We’re broke because of you! We’ll be lucky if we have crumbs to eat now. I still have to look after you. Why did I have to get stuck with a useless man like you? You’ve ruined everything…”


    Sheshed out harder and harder, unleashing all her pent-up bitterness on Alec. Meanwhile, Brenna sat at the dining table, looking at the photos Isabe had sent. Her expression grew cold.


    “You deserve every bit of this. Your real punishment hasn’t even begun,” she muttered.


    Just then, the front door opened, and Giselle stepped in, arms full of shopping bags. She immediately noticed the tension on Brenna’s face. “What happened? Are you in a bad mood?”


    Brenna put her phone away and reached for the bags Giselle brought in. Inside, she found a wool coat, two brand-new designer purses, a luxury skincare set, fresh shoes, and some trendy clothes Giselle had picked up for her.


    “Pick whichever handbag you like, and set the other aside for Lilith. Drop it off for her tomorrow and say it’s from you. It’s important to keep things warm between you two. Your brother’s getting married to her soon, so we should treat her well,” Giselle said, washing her hands before settling in at the table.


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    “Alright,” Brenna replied. “I’ll handle it tomorrow.”


    Giselle said, “If you eat out with her, the bill’s on you. Don’t let Lilith pay for anything, got it? After lunch, take her shopping, and get her whatever she wants.” She pulled


    Out her phone, Giselle wired Brenna ten million on the spot. “Don’t hold back.”<fnc50e> Follow current nov?ls on F?ndNovel</fnc50e>


    Brennaughed. “Mom, I’m not short on money. You don’t need to transfer me more.”


    But Giselle just shook her head. “Younger folks spend more, so save what’s yours. My money is meant for you to enjoy. I’ve already set aside my pension. Besides, I heard you’re opening an animation studio. That must need a lot of money, right? If you need more funds, just ask your dad; don’t be shy about it. And if you are too shy, I’ll ask him for you.”


    “I really do have enough money, Mom. Why are you always worried I’m broke? Sure, I don’t own manypanies, but mine are all profitable,” Brenna said, still smiling.


    Giselle gave Brenna a look. “It’s important for young people to be financially secure. Use your money when you need it. Just look at the family shares. Your grandma already handed a lot to Rosie. Our family’s got more money than we could ever spend. If you just hoard it, one day, it’ll end up belonging to someone else.”


    “It’s not a guarantee that the shares will stay with Rosie,” Brenna said.


    Shepard slipped into the room just as the conversation unfolded, shing Giselle a mysterious smile. “Our family’s shares aren’t handed out lightly. Rosie’s schemed against us time and again—why would we simply give her what she wants?”


    His face darkened briefly. A few days ago, Brenna had shared some troubling news with him, but he and Ernst had kept it from Giselle to spare her worry. Instead, they had quietly arranged for someone to protect her discreetly.


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