The cost

Mia barely acknowledged Kirsten’s outburst as she oversaw the purge. “Make sure to scrub every surface with disinfectant. I’m allergic to the stench of trash

The servants, who had been hesitant at first, snapped to attention under her command. With Logan’s endorsement, no one in the house dared to dely Mia.

Kirsten, growing desperate, lunged at Mia in a futile attempt to stop her. “You can’t throw these away! Do you have any idea how expensive they are? Damaging them would cost more than you could ever imagine. It had been five years, yet her voice sull carried that same grating pitch, a grating reminder of her entitled nature

Mia laughed off Kirsten’s frantic protests, “Oh, really? Tell me, then. I’m all cars. Her gaze swept over the collection of David’s prized possessions, a mix of gaudy excess that reeked of stolen wealth.

She thought. These parasites didn’t just take over my parents and my rooms. They muu’ve squandered our family’s fortune without a second thought

“I’m impressed by your family’s lavish taste, Uncle David Mia continued, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Now our family business is nearly acquired by others, but I never saw you selling any of your collection to keep us afloat. Her words struck a nerve, and David’s discomfort was plain- as day!

David had long coveted the rooms on the second floor, aiming to contest his brother’s status within the Reeds. Once the rightful heirs were out of the picture, he’d been all too eager to take over. If only Logan hadn’t clung to life, the entire Reed estate and Eldoria Group would already be David’s

“Mia, what are you implying? These line trinkets aren’t worth much, and most of them are just cheap fakes, David blustered defensively, trying to downplay his guilt.

“Fakes?” Mia feigned surprise, arching an eyebrow. “Funny, I’ve never seen fakes that look so convincing. They must have cost a decent amount. then. As for Kirsten’s wardrobe and accessories.

Arrogant as ever, Kirsten hustled at the implication, but before she could lash out, Iwan held her back with a broad grin. “Mia, you’ve got a sharp eye. I’m sure you can spot a knock–off even a mile away?” All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Mia’s smile was full of derision as she looked on. She had once adored her cousins and treated them with warmth and affection. She thought, “But how did they repay me! They kicked me when I was down. No wonder they are a family. Lying and hypocrisy run deep in their blood”

Raising her eyebrows slightly, Mia suddenly smiled mischievously. “Since we’re dealing with such high–end fakes, Ill do you the favor of disposing of them. They will only disgrace our esteemed reputation” Instantly, the forced smiles on David and his children’s faces wavered.

I think…there’s no need David mumbled, his confidence faltering

“Don’t be silly Families should help each other, after all, Mia responded with a chuckle, motioning for the servants to begin packing up the items. Kirsten, on the side, looked like she was on the verge of bears.

Mia, however, had no pity to spare. With a chuckle, she plucked a bank card from Eliot and handed it to them. “Here’s ten thousand. Just consider it payment for these fine fakes. Should there be any excess value, don’t worry. I’ll make sure to compensate you guys.”

The sum left Kirsten, Ivan, and even David reeling. David thought. Ten thousand Any one of these watches was worth twice that. How can te thousand dollars cover our losses? This is an insult.

Mia watched their outrage with thinly veiled amusement, Tossing the card onto a table, the savored the sight of their dismay. Little did they know how deeply Mia desired to see David and his brood suffer. When she had been cast out of the Reed family, they had all too eagerly twisted the Inife. In light of their past cruelties, Mia felt what she did was nothing.

Now, as they watched their belongings being tossed out like rubbish, Mi felt a grim satisfaction. This was just the beginning–an appetizer, really, before the main course of their downfall.

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