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“But Andrew has already promised to marry Isabella, so isn’t it inevitable?” Evie mused, her thoughts wandering. Dane went quiet again. He pondered why everyone in the Klein family seemed so unbearable.
At the gate of the next villa, Andrew admired Isabella’s beautiful, gentle features, his expression softening. “Try to get some rest early,” he said.
“Alright,” Isabella replied, her smile warm and eyes sparkling as she turned to leave. Andrew watched her go, a sense of emptiness surprising him. As Isabella reached the gate, she paused, turned around, and approached Andrew. She tiptoed. “Mwah!” Isabella pecked Andrew on the lips quickly.
Andrew’s eyes widened in surprise, and it took him a moment to gather himself. By the time he did, he was watching her back as she walked away. A gentle smile played on his lips, and his eyes sparkled with a touch of amusement.
Isabella walked into the living room, where many of her colleagues had gathered. Expressions of surprise, guilt, fear, and apprehension filled the room. The truth was clear to all. Teresa was not Mr. Patton’s real sister. Isabella was the one!
Overwhelmed by guilt, Liza and some others regretted their past words, wishing they could just vanish. “Isabella, I’m so sorry,” Liza said and broke the silence. “We were misled by Teresa. I’m truly sorry.”
“Yes, Teresa is despicable! She isn’t a true member of the Patton family, yet she dared to pose as one. It’s astounding!” Several of her sycophants joined in, clearly outraged.
Isabella was mildly entertained by their sudden shift. “If you weren’t so desperate to gain favor, could you have been deceived so easily? Your downfall lies exactly in what you desire.” Shame washed over Liza. Despite her years at the company, she had been fooled by a newcomer. Teresa, hailing from a humble background, had pretended to be a Patton family member, flaunting this false status throughout the company.
HR had just informed Liza and some others that they were being terminated. Moreover, they were ordered to return all kickbacks they had accepted or face legal action by the company. The thought of repercussions had never crossed their minds when accepting kickbacks, but now, they were gripped with fear.
Liza, previously so haughty, now appeared completely humble. She knelt before Isabella, tears streaming down her face, and said, “Isabella, I realize my mistakes. I’m sorry for accepting kickbacks. I don’t have enough money right now. Could you possibly speak to Mr. Patton on my behalf? I’ll repay them as soon as I gather the funds.”
“Selling your apartment and car should suffice,” Isabella responded, her face giving nothing away.
Liza’s complexion went ashen. “But I can’t sell them immediately.”
“You’ll need to sort that out. After all, weren’t those purchases funded by the kickbacks?” Isabella retorted. Liza felt like she might faint. She had managed to avoid Kristine’s punishment, but escaping Isabella’s proved impossible. The others shared her discomfort. Yet Emeline and Annis were clearly delighted.
“Isabella, you’re really Mr. Patton’s sister? Wow, I knew there was something special about you from the start!” Emeline exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with admiration as she gazed at Isabella. “Are you planning to take over Edge Entertainment?”
“That’s right,” Isabella replied, her smile tinged with determination.
“That’s amazing! With you at the helm, the company is bound to soar to new heights!” Emeline was overjoyed, convinced that Isabella was far more capable than Kristine had ever been.
Isabella offered only a faint smile in response. Meanwhile, Liza and her group were drowning in their own regret, quickly putting all the blame on Teresa. They knew they had to confront her.
Just as Liza was about to ascend the stairs in search of Teresa, she appeared, descending down. Teresa had been hiding in her room since her return, paralyzed by the fear of Liza and the others confronting her. However, the silence was too much to bear, and finally, she ventured downstairs, only to find everyone assembled in the living room.
The moment Liza’s eyes locked onto Teresa, they blazed with fury. She lunged forward, seizing Teresa by the hair and dragging her down the stairs. Teresa gasped in pain and shoved Liza away. “Are you insane?”
“You deceitful bitch! How dare you play us for fools!” Liza bellowed, her voice thick with anger. If not for Teresa’s deceit, Liza would never have crossed Isabella.
Teresa sneered, “Oh please, do you think I wanted to deceive you? You were the ones who crowned me Mr. Patton’s sister!”
Witnessing Teresa’s unapologetic demeanor and her audacious defiance left everyone in the room utterly dumbfounded.
“Damn you!” Liza pointed at her, her chest heaving with anger. “You wretch! How can you stand there, thinking you did nothing wrong?”
“If you weren’t so desperate to cozy up to the powerful, how could you have been so easily deceived?” Teresa retorted, her conviction that she was not in the wrong only strengthening. She stood tall, her eyes burning with disdain as she faced the group of dupes across from her. “Now that you’ve been fooled, you blame me? As far as I remember, I’ve done nothing directly to you. In fact, I’ve provided you with plenty of benefits. What right do you have to accuse me?”
Liza was seething with rage. “If it weren’t for your deception, how could we have possibly offended Mr. Patton’s real sister? Teresa, how dare you try to justify your actions!”
“Mr. Patton’s real sister?” Teresa couldn’t help but laugh, disbelief coloring her tone. “Do you seriously think Mr. Patton’s real sister would work in this department? That’s hilarious! With all that wealth, she’d be living the high life, not slaving away here. She’s never been here, or else I couldn’t have kept up the act for so long.” Teresa was resolute in her logic, convinced that Mr. Patton’s real sister would never stoop to work at the grassroots level.
Yet, as she spoke, the others gazed at her as if she were the fool, causing Teresa’s confidence to waver.
Emeline scoffed, a wry smile curving her lips. “Well, that’s because Mr. Patton’s real sister prefers to keep a low profile. Isabella is nothing like you—someone who revels solely in ostentation.”
“Isabella?” Teresa turned to look at Isabella, a puzzled expression marring her features.
Liza clenched her teeth, her frustration palpable. “That’s right! Isabella is Mr. Patton’s real sister!”
A brief pause ensued before Teresa erupted into laughter. “This is absolutely ludicrous! First, you were fooled by my charade, and now you’re tricked by Isabella’s supposed claim!” Her laughter turned into a cacophony as she turned to Isabella. “What’s this? You saw me masquerading as Mr. Patton’s real sister, reaping all the benefits, and thought you’d try your hand at it too?”
Throughout this exchange, Isabella maintained her composure. Her beautiful face was a mask of serene detachment, her eyes glacial as they met Teresa’s gaze. “Teresa, enough!” Liza’s voice cut through the mirth like a knife. “Do you really think everyone is as deceitful as you? We’ve just come from a meeting with Mr. Patton, who personally said Isabella is his sister.”
Yet, Teresa remained incredulous, her laughter tinged with scorn. “His sister? Surely you are joking. She must be his lover, right? It seems Isabella has truly cast a spell over Dane.”
“You are so hopeless!” Liza was speechless.
Teresa snorted disdainfully. “Stop being such fools. Isabella is merely a farmer’s daughter. There’s absolutely no way she could be Mr. Patton’s real sister!”
Liza was on the verge of speaking when the gate swung open abruptly. It was the security team.
“Liza Nelson, Teresa Richardson, Jonas Todd…” the security guard began, his voice firm as he read off a list of names—those known for their underhanded dealings and kickbacks. “You’ve been terminated by the company. Please vacate the premises within ten minutes.”
Teresa’s eyes widened in disbelief. Stepping forward, she protested, “I haven’t done anything against the company’s interests. Why am I being fired?”
The guard’s expression remained stoic. “You deceived your colleagues and impersonated Miss Patton. Your termination is immediate, and the company will also pursue legal action against you.”
“I…” Teresa stammered, her mind reeling. She had only masqueraded as a Patton, and now she was facing a lawsuit? “I admit my mistake. I was momentarily blinded by greed! Please, give me another chance!”
“You have nine minutes left,” the guard replied curtly, checking his watch.
Liza and the others wasted no time, hurriedly packing their belongings. Realizing any further discussion was pointless, Teresa stomped her foot in frustration and began to gather her things. Her thoughts were in turmoil. After she left Edge Entertainment, would any other company dare to hire her? Edge Entertainment was a pinnacle she had strived arduously to reach; she knew she wouldn’t find such favorable conditions elsewhere.
With her career seemingly over, Teresa thought of Kian. Even though she was ousted, her boyfriend remained a top star within the company. This thought brought her a sliver of relief, and she found a quiet corner to call Kian. Her heart thumped with anticipation as the phone rang.
Kian picked up. “Honey,” Teresa said immediately.
“How dare you call me?” Kian’s voice was full of disgust. Teresa was taken aback. It was the first time Kian had ever spoken to her in such a manner, leaving her bewildered and hurt. “Honey, what’s wrong?”
“Teresa, you fooled everyone, and you’re asking me what’s wrong?” Kian’s tone was one of genuine disgust.
Teresa realized that Kian must have learned the truth, yet she felt unjustly accused. “Honey, I’m sorry I deceived you. I’m not Mr. Patton’s sister, but my love for you is genuine! Are you really going to judge me solely on my family background?” After all, Kian had professed to love her for who she was, not for her status.
Kian sneered, his voice dripping with contempt. “Do you really think I would have even looked at you if you weren’t Mr. Patton’s sister? You disgust me. Don’t ever call me again!”
With those harsh words, he ended the call.
Teresa sat in the biting cold, utterly dazed by the harshness of his rejection. She had never expected Kian to be so merciless. Were all their shared moments and feelings untrue?
Teresa bit her lip, her eyes brimming with tears, but she refused to capitulate. She kept calling him, but Kian didn’t answer and eventually blocked her number. Then, Teresa sent one final message, her fingers trembling. “I’m waiting for you at the entrance of the manor, Kian. I know you’re angry, but I believe you still care. We’ve shared so much happiness. I really want a future with you. Can we talk this through? I love you. I truly love you.”
Teresa waited at the entrance of the manor in silence, shivering in the cold as time stretched on. An hour had passed, and with each passing minute, her heart sank further. Could it be that Kian really didn’t care about her anymore? She clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into her palms.
Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in the distance. It was Kian!
Teresa’s eyes lit up with hope. She leapt to her feet and ran toward him, her arms flung wide in a desperate embrace. “Honey, I thought you were really going to leave me,” she said, her voice choked with emotion.
But Kian pushed her away coldly. “We shouldn’t see each other anymore. Here are your things.” He tossed a bag onto the ground, his tone icy.
It dawned on Teresa then—he had been packing her belongings to sever ties completely while she was waiting.
“Don’t contact me again,” Kian said indifferently, turning to leave.
In a panic, Teresa reached out and grabbed him from behind. “Kian, please don’t do this! I really love you. Don’t abandon me!”
Kian wrenched her hand off, flinging it aside with disgust. He turned back, his eyes seething with resentment and anger. “Teresa, do you have any idea what you have made me lose?”
Teresa was engulfed in confusion.
“Stop bothering me, or I might just kill you!” Kian sneered, the hatred burning bright in his eyes, unmistakably real.
A chill coursed through Teresa, prompting tears to escape her eyes. “Just because I’m not a Patton, you treat me like this?”
“It’s not just that you’re not a Patton,” Kian retorted sharply. “Do you know who Evie is? I abandoned Evie for you and missed the chance to become a member of the Klein family in Ansport. Do you think I shouldn’t hate you for that?”
The mere thought made Kian’s blood boil, his desire to end Teresa’s life growing stronger. A member of the Klein family in Ansport? Teresa thought she must have misheard.
“Is… Is Evie a member of the Klein family in Ansport?” she asked, her voice rising in shock.
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