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We drove in silence. Emily, having witnessed my family’s unreasonable behavior, felt even more sympathy for me and advised me to avoid the company for a
while.
To prevent my brother from harassing everyone at the company and to stabilize morale, I decided to take the entire
company on an overseas retreat.
The employees had worked hard all year, and it was time to reward them.
During the trip, I quickly integrated into
the team and learned more about the
business.
I also managed to connect with an overseas partner at the resort, opening new business avenues, which earned high praise from the company executives.
However, when we returned to the airport,
I noticed people staring and pointing at
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- me.
Emily was the first to discover that the company’s official account was under
attack.
It turned out Andrew had edited and posted clips from the garage incident.
He painted himself as the victim,
slandering me as heartless, a homewrecker covered in paint, abandoning my parents on the streets, and selling property, leaving Jane and my brother homeless despite her
pregnancy.
In the video, my parents cried, and Andy sobbed, saying he had no home.
Public outrage surged, with people cursing me and even boycotting our products.
Emily, fearing I would be hurt, joined colleagues in an online defense campaign, speaking up for me and even uninstalling my social media apps to keep me focused
on work.
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Unfortunately, it had little effect.
I smiled and said it didn’t bother me at all, even calling Andrew to thank him for the publicity.
On the phone, Andrew was arrogant, “Do you finally call me? Are you scared now? Are you regretting it?”
Of course I regret it. I replied coldly.
Hmph, I knew you would. Now give the house back! He shouted arrogantly.
I do regret it, regret not seeing your true colors sooner!
My mother grabbed the phone and yelled,
Divina, remember, you came from my womb. I gave you life!
Did you ever treat me like a daughter? I questioned her.
“Enough nonsense. Are you buying the house or not? Your new man has a company. He should have money, right?”
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My mother calculated greedily.
I sneered, “Yes, I have money. We’re family, so I should think more about you.”
Think about your shamelessness so I won’t be soft–hearted again.
The company already had a business of selling products.
So, I announced that I would respond directly today.
Netizens love drama, and my statement piqued their interest.
Before that, I took Anna to the mall to buy
toys for Andy and then went straight to his school to pick him up.
Auntie, are you here to apologize? Andy asked, looking up at me.
He is a selfish child, just like Jane.
I pinched his chubby cheek and smiled,
“Yes, I’ll buy two Ultraman toys this time because your mom is pregnant, and you’re
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going to be a big brother.
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Are you excited?”
Andy’s face changed immediately.
Raised selfishly by Jane, he couldn’t stand the idea of sharing.
You’re lying! He screamed, smashing the toys.
Just then, Jane arrived, thinking I was here to get close to the child. She arrogantly said,
What? Do you think a few toys will make up for everything? If you really regret it, go remarry my brother–in–law and let us live like before, then I’ll forgive you.
I laughed instead of getting angry.
Sure enough, Andy threw a tantrum,
Mom, are you lying to me again?
“No, honey, what’s wrong?”
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Auntie said you’re pregnant and won’t
admit it! I don’t want a sibling! ·
Andy cried, hitting Jane’s stomach.
Jane glared at me but had to comfort Andy,
Sweetie, listen to me…
But Andy wouldn’t listen, crying that no one would love him anymore.
“If you have another baby, I’ll strangle them! Or I’ll die!”
Andy threw a tantrum, threatening to kill himself.
Jane was at her wit’s end.
When Andrew arrived and saw his son
crying, he picked him up and comforted
him, “Andy, your mom’s not pregnant. She was joking!”
“Impossible! I know she’s wearing maternity clothes!”
To calm him down, Jane jumped and had Andrew punch her stomach.
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“Andy, we were just tricking your aunt. Don’t believe it. Dad promises you that you are the only child in our family.”
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I acted surprised,
Really? I thought you were pregnant and was ready to buy you a house.
Jane scoffed,
“So what if we lied? Who wouldn’t lie to you, Mom and Dad? Your dad pretended to be crippled!
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Whether I’m pregnant or not, you have to buy us a house because Andrew is your
brother!”
That’s right! You made Andy cry, so you owe us his tuition this term!
My brother demanded.
They didn’t know everything was being live–streamed.
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I handed them my phone.
The screen was filled with comments from viewers condemning them.
Jane was stunned, awkwardly laughing, “Family, it’s a misunderstanding…”
But no one believed her.
She angrily threw the phone and tried to fight me.
But Andy clung to her leg, making it impossible.
Emily, who had been waiting nearby,
pulled up in the car.
We got in, speeding away, laughing hysterically.
You’re amazing! She parked and gave me a thumbs up.
