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A Family At War

作者: Inkbykels
last update 公開日: 2026-08-02 02:25:08

Beatrice removed her earrings in front of the mirror, each motion sharp enough to betray the fury she'd held back all evening.

Then She dropped one earring harder than she intended. It skidded across the polished wood.

"You embarrassed me," she said.

Victor said nothing.

"No." Beatrice turned, eyes blazing. "You embarrassed this family."

He began removing his jacket, unhurried, refusing to match her energy.

"Your Nephew challenged your judgment," she continued. "In front of ministers. Judges. B
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