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    At the sound of her words, a chill swept over Jeffry’s eyes.


    Clearly, the responsibilityy with her.


    He recalled that Elyse had joined Vince and Samira ininingst night, but he hadn’t anticipated that they would drag Bertha into it.


    Samira’s self-centeredness was undeniable!


    “Samira,” Jeffry said. “None of us brothers hold any shares, and we don’t believe Mom and Dad are being unjust. Who do you think you are to criticize?”


    Instantly, Louis added, “Exactly. Anyone who opposes the idea should speak up directly. Grandma is fragile, and we all know better than to upset her. Without your whispering in her ear, how would she even learn about this?”


    ncing at Elyse with a wry smile, he added, “So, what do you think, Elyse? Is it fair?”


    Elyse never anticipated that the Harper brothers would shift their focus to her.


    Even though she hadn’t been the one carelessly speaking in front of Bertha, she still found herself in their crosshairs.


    They were only targeting her because she had no parents to defend her!


    Elyse tightened her hands into fists discreetly, though her eyes feigned sorrow. “Jeffry, Louis, do you really doubt me? Grandma cherishes me the most—why would I ever do anything to make her worry? She loves me so dearly that she even allowed me to take the Harper name. Please, Jeffry, Louis, I know where I stand…”


    As she spoke, a single tear slid down her cheek.


    Samira’s heart ached for her instantly. “Elyse, why would you say that? You were raised in this household. No matter what anyone else thinks, you’re part of this family.”


    Javier agreed. “Exactly, Elyse. You’ll always be my dearest cousin.” He even threw a re in Elena’s direction, his frustration evident.


    This was all her doing. She had made Elyse cry far too many times!


    Normally, Jolie would have rushed to embrace Elyse, but now… She lowered her gaze, speaking gently. “Elyse, don’t dwell on it too much. You and Elena both belong to this family.”


    Louis lifted a brow, surprised by Elyse’s reaction. Had she really started crying just because he asked a question?


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    How had he never noticed how delicate she was before?


    “Elyse, why are you crying? I never said you were guilty. If you’re okay with my father’s decision, then that’s good. At least Samira won’t have to step in on your behalf,” Louis remarked.


    Samira shot him a sharp look.


    “Louis, how could you say that? Can’t you see she’s upset? And you’re still giving her a hard time?”


    Louis simply shrugged. “I didn’t do anything to her. Besides, shedding tears and ying the victim doesn’t automatically make someone right.”


    Elyse’s dampshes trembled, and frustration flickered across her face. Louis was insufferable!


    He was practically using her of using her tears to manipte others!


    Samira, left without words, couldn’t find a counterargument.


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