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    Sandra, however, understood exactly what Keira meant. She was more clearheaded than her mother. “Mom, take the money. If you stop gambling, this will be enough to cover your needs for the rest of your life. You can rent a ce—”<fn25da> Latest content published on fι?dnοvel</fn25da>


    Keira interjected, “Why should I have…”


    “…to rent a ce? I raised such an outstanding daughter for the Harper family. Shouldn’t they provide me with housing?”


    She then turned pleading eyes on Shepard. “Mr. Harper, your family owns so many houses. Couldn’t you spare one for me, so I won’t end up on the streets?”


    Shepard’s expression darkened with anger, but before he could speak, Brenna gave him a look to stop him. She stepped forward and said sharply, “Ms. Evans, my investigation showed you were thrown out by your ex-husband after the divorce and have been renting ever since. You never changed your ways. You kept gambling, even taking your daughter’s sry for it, until you couldn’t even feed yourself. That is why you came here for money, isn’t it?”


    After a pause, she continued, “To be clear, you have nothing to do with my father. Where you live is not our concern. We’ve already offered you eleven million. That’s enough for you to rent a big house. Don’t push your luck. Our money isn’t lying around for you to take. You won’t get another cent from us. You should leave now.”


    Unwilling to give up, Keira turned to her daughter. “Sandra, I can’t bear to leave you. Don’t stay here. Why don’t youe back with me? That way, you won’t be bullied by the Harper family. Let your father give you some pocket money each month, and we can live freely.”


    Sandra’s gaze lingered on the splendor around her: the grand house, the designer dresses draped over Brenna, Giselle, and Lilith, the glittering nes at their necks, and the beautiful rings sparkling on their fingers. If she stayed, all of this could be hers. A life of luxury was within reach. If she left, she would be stuck with a small allowance each month, and her mother would just gamble it away. She wanted no part of that.


    “No, Mom. I want to stay. I’m the Harper family’s daughter. I’ve already been deprived of so much, and I refuse to let that happen again. If I stay here, Dad can help me with my career. I might even open my own studio. Don’t worry, Mom. When Dad gives me pocket money, I’ll share some with you.”


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    Keira, shrewd as ever, caught the meaning behind her daughter’s words—Sandra no longer wanted her around. Rage surged. She raised her hand and pped Sandra across the face. “Ungrateful girl! You want to cast me aside? Let me tell you, I raised you, and I can make your life miserable—”


    Sandra reeled from the sudden blow, but her shock quickly turned into fury. “How am I ungrateful? Since the day I started working, every cent of my earnings has gone to you, only…”


    “…for you to gamble it all away. I’ve done my duty as your daughter. I’ve treated you well, and I’ve done more than enough for you. Just leave. Don’t evere looking for me again. From now on, the only family I recognize is my father!”


    “You ungrateful brat!” Keira raised her fist to strike Sandra.


    Darrell stepped in at once, seizing Keira’s arm mid-swing. “You’ve already gotten what you came for. Leave now and don’t return. Next time, we won’t be this lenient.”


    He escorted her out of the residentialpound, where the reporters she had tipped off were already gathered. They crowded the entrance, restrained only by the security guards.


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