After the New Year's Eve Tragedy Her Icy Return novel Chapter 15

Chapter 15 Reclaiming What’s Hers

The sudden sound of a phone ringing broke the quiet in the room.

Caroline glanced at her screen–it was a video message from Helen..

The clip showed Helen dining with her uncles, chatting and laughing. The atmosphere seemed warm and lively.

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A moment later, another message popped up. “Aunt Caroline, Wren told me you were discharged. I’m so sorry–I had no idea. If I’d known, I would’ve asked uncles to pick you up first.”

Caroline wasn’t stupid. She understood exactly what Helen was doing–trying to get under her skin, hoping to make her uncomfortable.

Helen had no idea that Caroline had been reborn, nor did Caroline care about the people who once mattered to

Naturally, Caroline no longer felt uncomfortable.

She didn’t respond to Helen. Instead, she casually deleted her WhatsApp.

her

As her eyes landed on the calendar on her desk, a thought struck her–Kingville’s fashion design competition was just two weeks away.

Helen had taken the top prize back then, becoming the event star. Major fashion companies had scrambled to recruit her on the spot.

An idea suddenly formed in Caroline’s mind.

Helen, you like stealing, don’t you? Well, let’s make sure everyone sees the real you at the competition.

Caroline quickly pushed thoughts of Helen’s thefts aside–there were more pressing matters at hand.

Heading to Helen’s storage room, she surveyed the space.

Just as she suspected, Helen had ignored her warnings.

Hell, she can’t blame me for this

Caroline stepped inside, rolled up her sleeves, and started tossing Helen’s belongings into the corridor.

Then, she slowly began moving her things in.

Wren, who had been in the living room, heard the noise and rushed over. She was stunned.

Helen’s belongings were piled high, blocking the entrance like a barricade. Wren tried to step inside but couldn’t get through.

Left with no choice, she called out from a distance, “Ms. Caroline! What are you doing? These are Ms. Helen’s things!”

Caroline ignored Wren, methodically continuing to move her things.

Wren’s face twisted–in anger at the silence.

She still remembered the last time Caroline had beaten her and didn’t dare to confront her directly.

Instead, she quickly pulled out her phone and dialed Liam.

“Mr. Liam! It’s a disaster–Ms. Caroline has lost her mind! She’s wrecking the house! You need to come back right now!”

Liam’s group had been dining at a five–star restaurant. At Wren’s frantic words, their appetites vanished, and they hurried

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truly made it a pleasant place to stay.

She had barely rested when Helen’s wailing pierced the air.

“Ah! These are all my treasured belongings! How could Aunt Caroline do this to me?”

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Liam, careful not to step on Helen’s scattered things, stood at a distance and yelled toward the room. “Caroline! Come out here! Helen is your niece–how could you treat her like this? This is too much!”

Miguel chimed in, “Caroline, if you truly want this room, you could have talked to us. How could you just throw Helen’s stuff out like that?”

Upon hearing that, Caroline couldn’t hold back and walked out.

“Miguel, is your memory failing you? Didn’t I tell you days ago that I was reclaiming my room? I even gave you extra time beyond what I originally said. I’ve already been more than generous. What more do you want from me?”

Miguel was speechless.

At that time, he had dismissed her words as empty talk. He never thought she meant it.

Liarn snapped, “This is outrageous! Put Helen’s things back right now!”

Caroline leaned against the doorframe, her tone relaxed. “And what if I don’t?”

“If you refuse, then don’t ever acknowledge me as your brother again! I don’t have a sister who’s this malicious and disobedient!”

“Alright, Mr. Liam.”

Liam’s face froze. He couldn’t believe what he had just heard.

“What did you just call me?”

Caroline chuckled before replying coldly, “Didn’t you just say I shouldn’t acknowledge you as my brother anymore? If not Mr. Liam‘, then what should I call you?”

His expression darkened. He had only said that to pressure her into returning the room to Helen. He never expected her to

cut ties.

“You-“Liam was furing, pointing at her. “Fine! Let’s see how long you can keep this up! Don’t acknowledge me as your brothier ever again!”

He wouldn’t believe that the sister who once spoke to him so fondly would suddenly refuse to acknowledge him.

He was certain that sooner or later, Caroline would come begging him.

Liam’s expression softened when he turned to Helen. “Helen, forget about this room. Pick one of the two empty ones next door. I’ll help you move your things.”

Helen had been waiting for her uncle to fiercely reprimand Caroline on her behalf. Instead, he backed down.

She bit her lip and complained, “Those rooms are too small. I don’t think all my things will fit.

Noticing her uncles‘ hesitation and indifference, she quickly put on a pitiful expression, letting tears stream down her face.

Usually, as soon as she cried, her uncles would do whatever it took to give her what she wanted.

Today, she was determined to take back the room and remind Caroline who the real favorite was in this family.

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Caroline pulled out a lighter, flicked it on, and tossed it onto Helen’s pile of belongings. Just burn them.”