Allison's delicate fingers brushed softly over the painting, pausing at Lizzy's figure. Suddenly, tears welled up in her eyes. "Lizzy... my little sister..." she whispered. A solitary tear escaped, landing with a gentle splash on the canvas.
This painting was a gift from Lizzy when Allison had just come back from Havenbrook. At that time, she had been so distant, brushing off her younger sister's attempts to connect. Yet Lizzy, undeterred by Allison's aloofness, only became more attached, more obedient, and incredibly understanding. To Allison, her sister was the most precious, lovable, and thoughtful child in the world.
With her eyes now red and swollen from tears, Allison allowed herself to finally feel the grief she had been holding back all day at the Fisher family’s house. The moment she walked through her own door, the dam broke. Her heart ached with every sharp pang, and her tears flowed freely like a string of pearls snapping one by one. She buried her face in her hands, her anguish pouring out. "Lizzy..."
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Meanwhile, Shawn had just gotten off a call with Lillian, where he realized he'd been manipulated, almost leading to Allison getting hurt. The weight of regret and guilt was heavy on his shoulders. He tried calling Allison several times, but she didn't pick up.
Kate, noticing how down he was, tried to offer some comfort, but he pushed her away. In his office, Kate stumbled, her eyes hardening as she stared at the floor. "Allison, you’ve left me no choice," she thought.
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That night, Kate logged onto her social media and started a live stream. She had built a sizable following by occasionally posting videos of herself playing the piano. By the time she returned home, her account had over a million followers. Recently, her series "Sweet Daily Life with My CEO Boyfriend" had gained her even more fans.
In her latest clips, glimpses of Shawn's life of luxury—his high-end cars, his mansion, the tailored suits, his graceful hands, and his tall, striking silhouette—would subtly appear. Each time she went on camera, she showcased glamorous makeup, designer clothes, and luxury bags, embodying the image of a high-society heiress.
The audience couldn't get enough. Each upload was met with a tidal wave of comments and engagement.
"The queen has arrived in style!"
"Where's my phone's dad gone? Switch back to the simpler life channel."
"No wonder villains want to take over the world," read a comment paired with a meme of existential dread.
"Love and money always find their way to those who have plenty."
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