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Worried someone might actually get killed, I stepped in and shut the whole thing down. Violet had none of that earlier arrogance left. She burst into tears and lunged at Jim, clawing at him."Jim, how can you be this heartless? I might not be the Neel Corporation heiress, but every dollar I spent on you was real money. That custom suit you're wearing, your designer shoes, your watch, I bought them all! Those two bags alone just now cost over 700 grand. That's money my parents saved their whole lives. My mom still needs it for her hospital bills. Give it back to me!"Jim shoved her off hard, covering his nose in disgust."Please! Did I force you to buy any of that? You offered it yourself, and now you want it back? Keep your dirty hands off me. Touch me again, and I'll sue you for emotional and physical damages."People around them started frowning at that, but Jim only got more smug. He jogged over to me like he was looking for credit."Ms. Franklin, I just lost my way for a bit
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I made a bit of small talk, then hung up the call while Violet stared at me like she was about to fall apart."You all heard that, right?" I said calmly. "The man on the phone is Violet's real father. He's also my family's driver."She moved into my house right after graduating college. My dad personally brought her into the company. While I was overseas living in a rented apartment, she was staying in my family's villa. While I was taking the subway to work, she was riding around in my dad's car."I looked straight at her."Violet, this is the unfairness you're talking about? If your dad wasn't working for the Neels, you wouldn't have even gotten an interview. The Neels gave you a chance, and you turned around and tried to take my place as the heiress. That's how you repay people?"Anger started rippling through the crowd."My parents make five grand a month, and I never complained," someone said. "Her family's pulling in twenty thousand a month, and she's still playing the vi
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The room went quiet again.Just like that, Violet had flipped the situation, making it about class and unfairness.Some people started thinking. Others looked like they saw themselves in her.And somehow, I became the face of everything they hated.I clicked my tongue."Violet, enough," I said. "Do you really want me to lay everything out?"Her arms hung limply at her sides. Tears filled her eyes as she forced a weak smile at me."Riley, you don't have to threaten me anymore," she said softly. "I'll give up everything I worked for and leave Neel Corporation. Isn't that what you want?"I rolled my eyes.Of course, I wanted her gone. What, was I supposed to leave instead?But I had underestimated just how powerful that innocent act could be. A few people rushed forward, grabbing her before she could walk away."You can't choose where you come from, but you can choose your life. I'm sure Ms. Franklin would be willing to give you another chance.""Ms. Franklin, she's just been
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Violet swayed, and she caught herself on the edge of the table to stay upright. Her voice came out rough as she forced the words out."Even if Mr. Neel really bought it, who would just leave something that valuable sitting on a desk? Riley, don't think you can trick me with a fake!"Piers let out a cold laugh. "Figures. Someone dealing in fakes wouldn't recognize the real thing.""Exactly!" Jim jumped in, eager to pile on. "Not everyone's like you, faking everything from your identity to your bags."The more he talked, the worse Violet looked.I watched Violet quietly, satisfied, then cleared my throat."Fine," I said lightly. "Pay me ten dollars for now. Once I get an official appraisal, we'll settle the rest."With just a glance from me, someone pushed the card reader right in front of Violet.Her hand shook as she picked up the black card again and swiped it.The result was the same. Transaction failed.She looked up helplessly at Jim, but he was already standing at my sid
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The store manager, Lewis Gibson, walked in with a line of staff behind him.Each of them carried a bag. They were all the latest styles, made from rare leather, limited editions, and top sellers, ten in total.With a small gesture from Lewis, the team moved in sync, quickly setting up the seating area with a coffee table, chairs, coffee, and neatly arranged snacks.Once I sat down, he stepped forward respectfully."Ms. Franklin, these are the finest pieces currently available in all of Silverport. Please take your time and inspect them."Something seemed to click for Violet. Panic flashed across her face as she rushed toward me."If this was all a misunderstanding, then there's no need to replace the bag," she said quickly.I glanced at Jim, whose eyes were practically glowing."That won't work," I said lightly. "We agreed on ten. Right, Jim?"Low murmurs spread through the crowd."She's serious? Damn! The intern actually hit the jackpot.""Any one of those bags could buy a
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The room went dead quiet.People instinctively stepped aside, clearing a path. Even Violet stood up straight from her chair."Piers, perfect timing!" Jim hurried over, eager to take credit. "There's a fraud here pretending to be the chairman's daughter. I was just about to have her removed."Piers didn't even glance at him.He walked straight to me, took off his jacket, and draped it over my shoulders. There was guilt written all over his face."Sorry, I'm late."For someone as decisive and hard as Piers, that kind of tone was rare.A dozen looks flickered between us, full of speculation.Violet's voice turned sharp, laced with sarcasm."Piers, even if she's with you, anyone joining Neel Corporation still has to go through proper hiring procedures. As head of HR, I have the authority to suspend her position. I'm sure you don't have a problem with that."The corner of my mouth lifted slightly.These two idiots picked a fight with the wrong person and still thought I was just
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