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Laura’s brows knitted together. She immediately pushed him away.
Jake was dressed in a crisp gray suit, his tie meticulously straightened. His entire presence was precise, composed, and impossibly distant.
But the moment he had spoken, the air in the room shifted.
A powerful, oppressive aura blanketed the hall.
Jasper’s eyes flickered.
The Larson family’s wealth far surpassed the Depp family’s.
To him, it didn’t really matter which daughter got the necklace.
But if Jake was backing Laura, then giving it to her would be more beneficial.
He immediately forced a smile, trying to smooth things over.
“Jake, don’t mind this little argument between my daughters. The necklace has always belonged to the Depp family’s daughter, so of course, it rightfully belongs to Laura.”
Margaret’s heart plummeted.
Jasper’s tone had changed. His stance had shifted.
Jake had barely said anything, and just like that, her parents were no longer defending her.
Tears welled in her eyes as she turned to Julia for support.
Julia understood her silent plea.
But Laura was Jake’s fiancée.
And the Depp family’s business relied heavily on the Larson family.
Even though Julia adored Margaret, even though she was furious at Laura’s behavior, at this moment, there was no way she would go against Jake.
She sighed and gently patted Margaret’s shoulder before letting go.
Turning to Jake, she forced a warm smile. “Jake, you’re late.”
Then, she addressed Margaret directly.
“Margaret, your sister Laura is getting married soon. The necklace will be her dowry. When you get married, I’ll buy you a new one.”
Margaret froze.
Her mind reeled.
Everything had turned against her in an instant.
Jasper and Julia had switched sides, just because Jake had shown up.
Her neck was still bleeding.
But suddenly, no one seemed to care.
Mocking eyes swept over her.
She could feel their judgment, their silent laughter.
Her face burned.
Overwhelmed with humiliation and rage, she clenched her fists, then stomped her foot in frustration and ran from the room.
Margaret ran upstairs to her room.
She grabbed everything within reach and hurled it across the room, one by one.
Outside the bedroom, the crashing and smashing sounds were so loud they could be heard through the closed door.
Zoey, along with the family doctor, stood waiting outside.
She had been working for the Depp family for over twenty years, essentially serving as their housekeeper.
She had watched Margaret grow up – spoiled, arrogant, and impossible to discipline.
Back when she was the Depp family’s rightful daughter, it was understandable why everyone indulged her.
But now that she had been exposed as an imposter, she was still just as entitled, if not worse behind closed doors.
Zoey couldn’t understand why Laura’s parents insisted on keeping Margaret in the family.
Miss Laura was a hundred times better than her.
By the time Margaret had smashed everything in sight, the humiliation from earlier had finally eased a little.
Alright, Laura, tonight you only won because Jake was on your side. That’s the only reason Mom and Dad favored you.
Since Jake is your biggest support, the man you love the most… I’ll make sure he leaves you.
I want you to suffer.
Margaret pulled out her phone, scrolling to Vivian’s WhatsApp chat.
A wicked smile spread across her lips.
She and Vivian weren’t exactly friends.
But they had a common enemy.
She had visited Vivian at the hospital once. The two of them hit it off instantly and exchanged contact information, knowing they could be useful to each other one day.
After sending the message, Margaret finally felt better.
She opened the door and let the doctor in to treat her neck wound.
There was a good show waiting to unfold.
…
After the earlier commotion, Jasper ordered the staff to change the music to a waltz, signaling the guests to resume enjoying the evening.
Julia was still frustrated with Laura’s attitude over the diamond necklace, but seeing how Jake had defended her, she swallowed her anger.
As Mrs. Depp, she had lived a life of luxury and privilege for decades.
The Depp family’s wealth and status mattered to her.
And no matter how difficult Laura was, she was still her biological daughter.
If Laura married Jake, it would secure the Depp family’s connection to the powerful Larson family.
Julia believed she had to strike while the iron was hot.
Just as she was about to bring up setting a wedding date, Laura abruptly grabbed Jake and dragged him outside.
Julia was speechless.
Ungrateful girl! Can’t you see I’m doing this for your own good?
…
By the pool outside the villa, Laura put distance between herself and Jake.
Arms crossed, her gaze was sharp and ice-cold.
“What are you doing here?”
Jake stared at her intently.
Her makeup was flawless, her long, wavy hair gleamed under the lights, and her one-shoulder black dress hugged her figure perfectly.
She rarely dressed so boldly, and he had to admit – it suited her.
But then he remembered the call she hadn’t answered.
Laura had never ignored his calls before.
She used to pick up within three seconds, every time.
His voice dropped a little. “Why was your phone off?”
A cold smirk tugged at Laura’s lips.
