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Evelyn and Nathan were stunned when they heard Eliza’s words.
“You–how could you possibly know…?”
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They had kept the truth about that year tightly under wraps. There was no way Eliza should have known.
“Eliza! Your mother died of hemorrhaging–my mom already explained it clearly! What gives you the right to slander my parents like this?” Naomi shot back, confused and indignant. “You just want our family’s wealth! You’re nothing but a heartless snake! Our family’s done more than enough for you! Otherwise, what kind of decent woman willingly becomes someone’s mistress? Honestly, we should’ve kicked you and your mother out a long time ago!”
Her words made Eliza’s expression grow even colder.
She had long since seen through this family’s true colors. Her voice was icy. “Too bad. You didn’t have the power.”
She turned to the guards nearby. “Keep an eye on them. Don’t let them leave. I want them to stay here and watch every last piece of their belongings get sold off.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
The security guards moved in and held back the Rivers family.
Nathan panicked. “Eliza, even if I’m not your father, I’m still your uncle. Please–at least show us some mercy!”
“Exactly! Just give us a little leeway!” Evelyn begged, near tears.
Only Naomi stood there, her face twisted with fury, refusing to lower her head.
“And when did any of you show mercy to my mother?” Eliza said coldly.
With that, she turned and walked away from the Rivers family–for good.
To her, this family deserved nothing less than to be stripped of everything.
As she stepped outside, Nolan draped his coat over her shoulders. “Feel better now?”
“Not even close,” Eliza replied, shaking her head. “Even if they were torn limb from limb, it wouldn’t ease the hatred in my heart.”
“Mr. Nolan, the car’s ready.”
“Let’s go.”
The driver opened the door.
“Get in for now,” Nolan said. “We can handle the rest later.”
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Alright.”
Eliza followed him into the car.
So much had happened today.
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If it hadn’t been for Nolan’s investigation, she never would have discovered the truth about her mother.
Years ago, Emilia had been a celebrated young socialite in Westbrook. Talented and respected, she quickly earned the admiration of the Rivers family elders.
When Mr. Rivers passed away, he left the entire Rivers family estate to Emilia.
No one expected her to fall in love with the head of the Sue family, who had come to Westbrook on business.
At the time, Emilia didn’t know that the man was already married–with three sons.
Their relationship was filled with turmoil because of this. Eventually, he took her overseas, trying to buy time. Emilia stayed abroad for several months, and once she fully understood the truth, she briefly reconciled with him.
But for some unknown reason, Emilia returned to Westbrook and settled down to prepare for her
pregnancy.
No one could’ve foreseen that she would die in the hospital.
And somehow, the Rivers family was involved.
Eliza couldn’t understand it.
Even if there was a reason, the man from the Sue family already had three sons. In fact, during the year Emilia was pregnant, his fourth son, Halbert, was born.
Clearly, the man wasn’t decent.
Then why had her mother stayed overseas for those months?
Nolan, seeing Eliza lost in thought, said, “I know what you’re wondering. I haven’t uncovered everything yet. Some of the answers may lie with the Sue family themselves.”
But the former head of the Sue family was long gone.
And so was Emilia.
Much of the truth might never come to light.
“I mean, it’s all about people I’ve never even met. I never knew my mother or my father. They’re just strangers to me.”
Even so, she still longed to understand what kind of people they were.
She wanted to know the circumstances of her birth.
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Maybe it was just human instinct–to trace one’s roots
The next day, news of the Rivers family’s bankruptcy spread acron Westbrook.
Everyone believed they had offended the Sue family, leading to their total downfall.
When Eliza went to school, Naomi’s seat was already empty,
Curious classmates swarmed her.
“Eliza, are you really a Sue family heiress?”
“What happened in the principal’s office yesterday?”
“Can you tell us about your time living with the Rivers family?”
Everyone surrounded her, eager for gosip, hoping for insider stories about the Sue family.
Eliza’s voice was cool and even. “Sorry to disappoint you–I’m not some Sue family heiress.”
Their faces fell as if they’d hit a wall.
The moment they realized Eliza wasn’t rich or powerful, they lost interest just as quickly.
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