Chapter 413 Mind Your Own Business
“Understood, Mr. Menzie!” Dex straightened up, full of energy, and immediately obeyed.
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He understood his boss’s meaning. This was about completely removing a threat, and the method had to be clean, leaving no trace.
At the Guzman Residence, in Mary’s room.
Alina pushed the door open and saw her mother sitting at the vanity, staring blankly into the mirror. Her eyes were still a little red, and in her hands she clutched the set of jewelry she hadn’t been able to give away.
“Mom.” Alina closed the door and walked behind her, looking at her mother’s tired and hurt reflection in the mirror. Her heart twisted with mixed feelings.
“Alina…” Mary looked up, her voice choking with tears. “Your grandpa… he’s completely disappointed in me, right? And Noey… she must be angry at me too…”
Alina sighed and sat in the chair next to her, her voice heavy. “Mom, I don’t get it. For twenty years, you thought about Noelle day and night, blaming yourself and suffering. Now that she’s finally back, why do you care more about Viola? You know she’s a fake! Her heart isn’t true!”
Mary’s eyes flashed with pain. Her voice shook. “I care more about her? Haven’t I treated Noey well? I prepared a room for her, bought her clothes, I…”
Alina cut her off. “But you never really cared what she needed! You just gave her what you thought was good! She’s reserved, not used to getting close to people. So you think she doesn’t care about you, and you turn to Viola, who knows how to act cute and give you emotional attention! Mom, Viola’s kindness is fake! She has a goal! She wants our family’s wealth! But Noey, she’s your real daughter. She just… doesn’t know yet how to be close to you!”
Mary’s tears fell. “She doesn’t know? She doesn’t want to be close to me! Look at how she acts around me–cold and polite like a stranger! Where’s any sign of a daughter? Charlotte… at least she calls me ‘Mom,‘ cares about me, talks with me…”
“So she can replace Noey in your heart?” Alina cut her off.
She couldn’t believe it. “Mom, wake up! She’s a fake. She tricked you! Her very presence hurts Noey the most! And you’re still hiding her. Do you even think about Noey’s feelings?”
Mary raised her voice. “I haven’t forgotten Noey! She’ll always be my daughter! Being kind to Charlotte doesn’t mean I don’t love Noey! I’ve bought gifts for Noey too! Today was just an accident! I just… I just can’t fully let go of Charlotte yet. After all, she’s a child I raised. She has nothing now. How could I be so cruel…”
“Can you stop lying to yourself already!” Alina suddenly stood up, her eyes full of disappointment. “You know well it’s not the same! Mom, I’m saying this one last time–send Viola away right now and cut off all contact! Otherwise, this family will fall apart because of her!”
Mary felt a sting from her daughter’s harsh words and gaze. A wave of defiance rose inside her. She turned her face and said stubbornly, “This is my business! I know what I’m doing! I’ll handle Charlotte, so mind your own business!”
Alina looked at her mother’s stubbornness and realized that nothing she said would help.
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Chapter 413 Mind Your Own Business
She took a deep breath, pushed down her anger and helplessness, and left without another word.
Once she was out of the room, Alina’s face went completely cold.
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She walked to a quiet spot, took out her phone, and dialed a number. Her voice was sharp and cold. “It’s me. Gather the team. We’re going somewhere. Right now.”
Westside district.
Inside a hidden villa.
Viola lounged lazily on an expensive leather couch, snacking on cherries while browsing a luxury shopping site on her tablet, looking very pleased with herself.
Mary had come over again today just because of one phone call from her. Though she hadn’t stayed long, it was enough to make Viola feel secure.
Heh…
With me around, Noelle might as well forget about getting any motherly love.
After working so hard on her show for so long, her mother was back with the person she hated most. If she found out… oh, the look on her face would be priceless!
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