“Even if you kneel in front of me and beg in the future, it’ll be useless!”
“I’ll give you one more chance—”
Sophia Reed cut Olivia Brooks off, her voice cold.
“I’ll give you one more chance. If you kneel right now and admit you were wrong, we might let the Brooks family off the hook.
Otherwise, the Brooks family will be dragged down with you—and it could mean total ruin.”
Olivia snapped back angrily, “You’re not afraid you’ll bite your own tongue talking like that? You think you can bring down my family? Are you drunk or just dreaming?”
Sophia gave a cold laugh. “Believe it or not, that’s your choice.
On William Brooks’ 80th birthday, you’ll be marrying Daniel Foster—you announced it yourself. We’ll be there to ‘celebrate.’
And we’ll have a very big surprise for you.”
After we left the apartment, Olivia was so furious she wanted to call the police.
Daniel stopped her, putting on the act of being the voice of reason.
“Let it go, Ms. Brooks. Let’s be the bigger people here.
You just announced at the Brooks family’s homecoming reception that I’m your fiancé, and that we’re getting married on your grandfather’s 80th birthday. The news has already gone viral online. If you call the police now, it could reflect badly on you.”
Olivia nodded, her expression hard. “That bastard Ethan Carter—he’ll regret treating me like this.
I was even considering making him a live-in son-in-law for our family, but clearly he doesn’t have that blessing.
When Grandfather’s birthday comes, if he and that woman dare show their faces, we’ll settle the score then.”
Daniel nodded fiercely, excitement flashing in his eyes. “We’ll make sure they’re humiliated in front of everyone.”
…
Half a month passed in a blink.
On William Brooks’ 80th birthday, the Brooks family estate was buzzing with activity.
Everyone knew William’s health was poor, and doctors had said he might not live past the winter.
That’s why Olivia chose this day for her wedding—to try to lift his spirits and improve his condition.
The proposal was met with full support from the Brooks family.
It was a day of double celebration, with many relatives in attendance, as well as numerous business magnates who had dealings with the Brooks family.
Just as the estate was filled with joy, Sophia and I arrived.
I was still in my wheelchair, and she pushed me to the front gates of the Brooks family estate.
Many people looked at us with curiosity—Sophia’s striking beauty and my presence in a wheelchair made us the center of attention.
Only a handful of the business elites present knew our true identities.
Olivia and Daniel intercepted us, their eyes full of contempt.
Daniel barked, “You actually dared to show up? You’re not welcome here—get lost!”
Olivia spoke with arrogant disdain. “Ethan Carter, I gave you a chance before, but you didn’t appreciate it.
Now, even if you regret it and come begging for forgiveness, it’s too late.
“Today is our family’s happiest occasion. If you and this woman are here to make trouble, I won’t let you off.
Leave now while I’m still being polite—or I’ll have your legs broken and throw you out.”
