NovelUSAChapter 1223 Alexander frowned. "Aunt Emerald, must you force me?" Before going to Saintornia, Emerald had promised to respect Nyla's wishes as much as possible.
Yet, once she arrived, she acted entirely on her own terms, leaving no room for negotiation. She even went back on the conditions she had agreed to once Nyla reached Meristate.
Sometimes, Alexander couldn't understand.
Was Nyla really Emerald's daughter, or was she her enemy? What kind of mother could be so ruthless to her own child? Even if Emerald had only ever seen Nyla as a tool, did she really have to be this cruel? Emerald's expression darkened, her gaze filled with anger and disappointment as she looked at Alexander. "Alexander, who's really forcing whom here? Don't forget, the Kinseys' success today is in no small part thanks to me. The position your father and you enjoy now exists because of my efforts. Anyone else can betray me, but you cannot!" she barked.
Alexander pressed his lips together, staring at his aunt, who now seemed like a stranger to him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was true that Emerald had helped the Kinseys immensely, but now that he could see she was on the wrong path, he couldn't continue supporting her.
"Is it really worth sacrificing your daughter and your conscience just for your son?" he asked.
"That's not for you to decide! You only need to answerwill you help me, or are we cutting ties?" Emerald pressed.
The room fell into an uneasy silence.
Sensing the tension, Delia quickly got up and rushed over. She grabbed Alexander's arm, pleading, "Alexander, just apologize to my mom! Tell her you know you were wrong. She'll definitely forgive you!" Panic was written all over her face. She had never seen Alexander argue with Emerald before, let alone hear Emerald threaten to cut ties with him.
The consequences of that scared her.
Alexander glanced at Delia, noting her fear and desperation.
doted on his cousin.
He had always d Yet, reflecting on what Nyla had endured over the years-compared to Delia, who had been pampered and carefully raised-he couldn't help but feel a pang of injustice for Nyła.
At that moment, he finally understood why Nyla had always been cold and distant toward Emerald, why she refused to cto Meristate with her.
If he were in her place, he wouldn't have forgiven Emerald either.
With that realization, Alexander turned to Emerald and said firmly, "Aunt Emerald, if you can't treat Nyla the sway you treat Delia and Brian, then I can't help you anymore." IMS Emerald let out a cold laugh. "So, you're really willing to cut ties withover Nyla?" "She's not just anyone-she's your daughter. And she's my cousin," Alexander emphasized.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"To me, she's just a pawn. I stopped seeing her as my daughter long ago," Emerald retorted.
Alexander nodded. "You have your own views, and I can't change them. i But I have my own pinaples, and i won't abandon them. I hope you get what you want. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave." With that, he turned and walked out.
Emerald's sharp, furious voice echoed behind him. "Alexander, don't regret this! If we cut ties, everything I've given to the Kinseys-I can take it all back in an instant!"
Alexander paused for a brief moment but didn't look back He walked m straight out of the living room. The dupor content is on novelenglish.net! Emerald was livid, her anger nearly driving her mad. Her hatred for Nyla deepened.
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