Grabbing Joselyn’s chin, Amelie made her meet her gaze.


    “What are you good at, huh?”


    Joselyn struggled to find the words, but nothing came out.


    Impatiently, Amelie let go of her chin.


    “In terms of appearance, you’re no match for her.


    In terms of skills, there’s no point even talking about it, right? And her family background… she’s your dad’s own daughter.


    He adores her.


    So, tell me, how do you n topete with that?”


    Every word Amelie uttered seemed to sting Joselyn deeply.


    Yet, Joselyn didn’t talk back.


    Instead, she quietly took a seat.


    “Joselyn, do you remember the high hopes I had for you when I decided to take you in as my adopted daughter?”


    “Mother, please, I’m begging for another chance.


    I promise I won’t disappoint you again.


    ”


    Amelie nced towards Wace’s study on the second floor.


    “This is your final shot.


    In two days, we’re going to a party hosted by the Lyons family.


    The Pierce family will be there too.


    You know what you need to do, don’t you?”


    Joselyn replied in a soft voice, “I… I’ll do my best to get close to Maloney…”


    Amelie cut her off, “I’ve already called you foolish.


    Are you trying to prove me right? Maloney isn’t the only one in line for the Pierce family fortune.


    Since he’s clearly not into you, why don’t we support someone else for the role?”


    Meanwhile, Trent, Keith, and Hannah were gathered in the study, enveloped in a heavy silence that lingered for quite some time.


    Trent and Keith stood to the side, holding their breaths, worried they might get in trouble.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    Wace sat in front of hisputer, showing no emotion.


    He stared at the screen without giving them a single look.


    “Aren’t you busy? Or do you just want to ignore me and waste time?”


    Hannah sat on the sofa, flipping through the books on the coffee table.


    She looked up at Wace and added, “I’ve got something to say.


    If you’re not going to listen, I might as well leave.


    ”


    Trent and Keith looked at each other, feeling a chill down their spines.


    Seeing Hannah talk to Wace always made them anxious and scared for her.


    Wace finally looked away from hisputer to Hannah sitting on the sofa.


    “You’re really brave, causing trouble in Jade Paradise!”


    “I was just passing time there.


    ”


    Hannah met his stare without flinching.


    “Why would I dare cause any trouble? Since I’ve been back, I haven’t caused you any problems, right?”


    Wace, unable to really confront his own daughter, just gave her a cold look.


    Then, he turned his attention to Trent and Keith.


    “She’s ignorant.


    What about you guys?”


    Trent, feeling the chill, quickly answered, “We were just keeping Hannahpany, nothing more.


    ”


    “Exactly! That’s all it was!” Keith nodded.


    “We just wanted Hannah to see the city, get a feel for the ce.


    ”


    “Ehn.


    ”