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But before Isabella could finish speaking, Xavier pulled Violet into his arms and said, “If you don’t want to acknowledge parents like that, then cut ties. Simple as that.”
Cutting off family is seen by many as an unforgivable act.
After all, your parents gave you life. No matter how many mistakes they’ve made, children aren’t supposed to say such things.
When Violet had tried to sever ties with her family earlier, Xavier hadn’t been there. But now, seeing how deeply she’d been wronged, he backed her without hesitation.
From childhood to now, no one had ever chosen Violet so firmly, so unquestionably.
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Alexander’s expression stiffened. “Mr. Drake, with all due respect, this is a private family matter…”
“She’s my fiancée now. Her business is my business. If she’s being mistreated, then you’re disrespecting me too.”
Roy didn’t miss the chance to add fuel to the fire.
“Sir, you weren’t here earlier, but this entire family was ganging up on Ma’am Violet. They even twisted the truth about my relationship with her.
“All that effort Ma’am Violet put into preparing those gifts for them–what a
waste. This family doesn’t deserve any of it!”
No one had anything to say to defend
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Well, since they clearly don’t value it, take everything back” Xavier ordered.
Yes, sir,’‘ Roy replied.
Before they left, Roy deliberately stood at the door and read aloud everything that had been in the gift boxes.
“Tsk. What a shame. Some people just aren’t meant to enjoy gifts like this.
“This is ten billion cash. This is ten luxury homes, ten top–of–the–line supercars, and
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a variety of priceless treasures. Let’s take them all!”
Alexander’s face turned blotchy red and green.
Yes, they had money, but in the world of the wealthy elite, they’d only just stepped into the door.
And what Xavier had gifted them? It was worth nearly their entire family fortune.
“Mr. Drake, this is clearly a misunderstanding. Violet is our biological daughter. Why wouldn’t we love her?” Alexander said, trying to salvage the situation.
“She’s flesh of our flesh–tied to us by blood. Surely this doesn’t have to escalate to cutting ties over a simple disagreement.”
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But Xavier’s expression remained cold. The warmth Alexander was trying to show was met with an icy wall.
Still unwilling to give up, Alexander stepped toward Violet and said softly, “Violet, I know you’ve misunderstood us over the years, but in the end-”
But Violet lifted her gaze and met her father’s eyes, her voice calm and unwavering. “If you want my forgiveness, there’s one condition: Ruby has to leave this family.”
Just seconds ago, Alexander had been all about reconciliation. Now his face darkened.
“You really can’t tolerate Rue?” he said, his tone heavy.
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“You want me to accept the woman who wrecked my marriage?” Violet raised a brow. “Do you not hear how absurd that sounds? So what’s your decision?”
Her eyes flicked from her father to her mother.
They both looked pained, caught in the middle–yet unwilling to act.
Violet had already guessed what their choice would be. A faint, emotionless smile tugged at her lips. “If you hate me this much, why did you even bother giving birth to me? Mr. and Mrs. Martin, from this day forward, 1 have nothing to do with this family anymore.”
Her voice echoed through the living room, landing clearly in their ears.
When Isabella instinctively stepped forward,
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Well–technically it wasn’t a gift. It had been a freebie that came with a purchase for Ruby.
Still, Violet had worn it for years, always telling herself,‘ Mom does love me. Just… not that much.
But from this moment forward, she would never lie to herself again.
“Here” she said, placing the bracelet on the table. “You can have this back.”
Then she turned and took Xavier ‘s hand.
They were just about to reach the door when Isabella suddenly rushed after them.
“Violet, I do love you,” she cried. “I just… never knew how to show it. I…”
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Violet looked over her shoulder, her face blank. “Mrs. Martin, save those words for Ruby.”
Then, she turned to her fiance, “Xavier, let’s go.”
She gripped his hand tightly, and the two of them walked out the door–leaving Gabriel and the Martins behind for good.
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