FAZER LOGIN“The Owen family was the one who lost Lucas all those years ago. We owe him,” Gina said firmly.“He’s suffered enough already. Now that he’s finally coming home, I want him to feel safe here. I want him to be happy.“But as long as Miles stays in this family, that’s never going to happen.”Her tone left no room for argument.“So when Ethan comes back, Miles will leave with him.”Miles’s face went pale. Even his voice began to shake.“Grandma, I don’t know why you think I did those things, but I swear I didn’t.”Gina cut him off with a cold laugh.“You’re still going to deny it?“There’s proof of everything you did. It’s all in that file.”Then she turned to Serena.“You said Lucas was a terrible person who didn’t deserve to be part of the Owen family.“Then keep reading. See for yourself who’s really been disgracing this family.”Serena lowered her eyes to the documents in her hands.Beneath the DNA report were several more pages.She read every line, but the more she re
Gina studied Serena closely, her expression sharp.The implication behind her question was obvious.Even Miles turned to Serena in surprise.Serena’s expression changed instantly.“Grandma, what are you talking about? Of course I see Miles as my brother.“I don’t want to accept Lucas because of the kind of person he is. If someone like him becomes part of the Owen family, he’ll only drag our name through the mud.“And even if you don’t care about any of that and still want to bring him into the family, what happens to Miles?“He was just a child when all of this happened. None of it was his fault. He’s been part of this family for more than twenty years. How is it fair to just cast him aside now?”Gina’s expression grew colder, but Serena kept going.“If you really want me to accept Lucas, fine. I will.“But only if Miles gets to stay too.”Everything Serena said was about protecting Miles.Anyone listening would have thought they were the closest siblings in the world.Mi
Did Gina feel good about hitting Serena?Of course not.But whenever she thought about everything Lucas had been through, it hurt even more.He had finally found his way back to the Owen family, only to be met with hostility from his own sister instead of a welcome.Serena had pushed him away and gone after him again and again, all to protect Miles.Did she think Lucas wasn’t hurt by that?Compared with what Lucas had been through, Serena getting slapped once was nothing.Gina forced herself to stay firm.“Serena, I’m not asking you to suddenly love Lucas or treat him the way you treat Miles. I’m only asking you to show him basic respect. But you can’t even do that.“I already know about the things you and Miles have done to him behind my back. What has Lucas ever done to you to deserve any of it?”Her voice hardened.“He’s your brother, Serena. Your biological brother.”Serena looked up through her tears.“Grandma, how do you even know that for sure? What if Lucas lied to
Ignoring the stunned looks around the room, Gina turned to Lucas.“Lucas, I need to speak to Serena and Miles in private. Stay here and enjoy the party.”Lucas looked concerned.“Grandma, do you want me to come with you?”Gina was still in poor health, and Serena and Miles had a talent for getting under her skin. He was worried they might upset her too much.Gina smiled and shook her head.“No. Stay here and enjoy yourself. I won’t be long.”She gave the back of his hand an affectionate pat, reassuring him that she would be fine.The nurse who had accompanied her stepped forward and took over the wheelchair.Then Gina glanced at Serena and Miles.“You two. Come with me.”Serena and Miles exchanged a nervous look.But Gina’s tone left no room for argument, so they had no choice but to follow.Upstairs in the study, Gina looked coldly at Serena and Miles, the two children she had watched grow up.She had never felt more disappointed in them.“Get on your knees.”Serena ob
Gina was so frustrated with Serena that she almost laughed.Even now, Serena was still defending Miles right in front of her.No wonder she had treated Lucas so badly when Gina wasn’t around.For the first time, Gina wondered if she had sheltered Serena too much growing up.Serena had been protected from almost every hardship in life, and now she seemed incapable of seeing what was right in front of her.When it came to Miles, she had completely lost her judgment.“You think I’m being too hard on him?” Gina said coldly. “What about the way the two of you treated Lucas just now? Did you ever stop to think about how that made him feel?“Serena, I’m deeply disappointed in the person you’ve become.”“Grandma, you…”Serena stared at her in disbelief.Gina had never spoken to her this harshly before.And she was doing it in front of all these guests, without giving Serena any chance to save face.The guests exchanged awkward looks.They had come for a birthday party.How had th
Besides, Gina already knew that Serena and Miles had mistreated Lucas before.What hurt was seeing just how far they had gone.In front of her, Serena and Miles had always been sweet, obedient, and thoughtful.Had all of that really been an act?Serena especially.Gina had practically raised her.She had never believed Serena could be this cruel to her own brother.But what she had just witnessed told her otherwise.Serena had changed.The question was, who had changed her?From the moment Gina appeared, Lucas had been watching her closely.He caught every trace of pain and disappointment on her face.And deep down, he felt a little guilty.After all, he had deliberately let things play out this way.Lucas had unusually sharp hearing, so he had known Gina was already outside by the time he gave Serena the birthday gift.When Serena and Miles started insulting him, he had purposely held back.He wanted Gina to hear everything for herself.She had already promised to sta
Fiona narrowed her eyes at Lucas, looking completely unconvinced.Pain stabbed through Lucas’s chest, so sharp he could barely breathe.So she knew.She had always known he had loved her for so many years. She had known he was willing to do anything for her.And still, she had thrown his love aw
After Fiona tore into him, Lucas had been too stunned to say a word.But the truth was, he had never wanted luxury gifts.He only wanted to know that she had thought of him while she was away.Even the smallest, most meaningless thing would have made him happy.But she had never given him even t
Lucas pulled himself out of the memory and looked coldly at Rachel standing across from him.“I made myself very clear on the day of the wedding. From now on, Fiona Shaw and I have nothing to do with each other.“So I suggest you leave right now, Ms. Tate. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude.
Two weeks later, Fiona returned to the country after wrapping up the Hangelia project.At the airport, she saw the private car waiting to pick her up and frowned.“Why is it you? Where’s Lucas?”The night before her flight home, she had specifically asked her executive assistant, Rachel Tate, to







