Chapter 2
I glanced up, puzzled.
Eric’s eyebrows knitted together as he shot me a displeased look. “Did you take Jessica’s mother’s heirloom? Give it back right now!”
Before I could respond, Jessica was already on her knees, bowing low as she begged, “I know you dislike me, Amy. But please, return my mother’s bracelet!”
Holding my aching arm, I looked at her, utterly bewildered.
Jessica was the maid’s daughter for the Basom family, and her mother had died saving the Basom brothers.
This book had been added on your bookshelf.
When I first came to the
was extremely friendly
toward me. Oddly, her items frequently ended up in my room.
Each time, she’d act like she was generously giving them to me. But then she’d secretly complain to the brothers, accusing me of stealing. That’s
why Eric and Adam started seeing me as a thief.
Seeing Jessica’s flushed forehead, Eric gently assisted her to her feet, then turned to reprimand me, “Typical country bumpkin. You still haven’t stopped your thieving ways! Hand over Jessica’s bracelet right now!”
Adam glanced at me with disapproval. “Behave yourself, Amy! What kind of bracelet do you want? I’ll take you to choose one.
As they conspired against me, I could only respond with a frosty, “It’s not
me!”
Unexpectedly, Eric grabbed my hair and dragged me toward the
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windowsill. “Give me the bracelet now, or I’ll push you off!”
My body leaned out over the terrace. Though it was only a few meters down, a sudden dizziness overwhelmed me..
Trembling, I begged Eric for mercy. Adam stood by, cold and indifferent, and a wave of despair washed over me.
When they were ten, they were kidnapped, and I risked my life to save them, dragging both unconscious boys to safety in the mountains.
Stricken with a high fever, I settled down before passing out. By the time I regained consciousness, they had disappeared.
I spent three days and nights stranded in the mountains until I was discovered. Ever since, I’ve been dealing with acrophobia.
I pressed my lips together and looked down. I was scared, but there was no way I’d admit to some
This book had been added on your bookshelf. noticed my silence, he prepared to push me.
At that moment, the butler rushed over, holding a bracelet. “Mr. Eric, we’ve located Ms. Kemonne’s bracelet!”
Eric stopped in his tracks, an awkward expression flashing in his eyes. Adam quickly pulled me away from his grip.
As soon as my feet touched the ground, I shoved his hand away and gasped for breath.
Jessica looked at me with an awkward expression when she got the bracelet.
I smirked. “Aren’t you going to say sorry for accusing me?”
Jessica twisted her fingers, her eyes starting to tear up. “I’m sorry, Amy. I thought you wanted it again and took it without asking.”
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Not able to see Jessica upset, Eric shot me a furious look.
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“I didn’t expect you to be so cruel! You must have stolen the bracelet and thrown it away on purpose! Now, apologize to Jessica!”
Adam’s expression was just as cold. “Apologize to Jessica, and I’ll
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you my wife. That way, you won’t have to be the third wheel between Eric and her!”
I clenched my fists, anger bubbling up as I looked them straight in the eye. “I’m not marrying either of you!”
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