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He Stole My Job Offer for My Sister, So I Left Chapter 10
The work wrapped up on my last day in town.While I was there, I also had to finalize the paperwork to remove my name from a family asset registered under my name years ago.So I offered to come home for dinner.My parents were thrilled when they heard.Days ahead of time, they had Ethan text me to ask what I wanted to eat.I glanced at Edward, my fiancé, who was sitting beside me, and named a few of his favorite dishes off the top of my head.On the day of the dinner, Edward and I walked in together.But the moment we did, everyone in the room looked stricken.Sitting on the other side of the table was Julian, whom I hadn't seen in years.He looked even more haggard than he had back on that London street.He saw me walk in with my fingers laced through Edward's.The glass of water slipped out of his hand and hit the floor.He sat frozen in his chair.It turned out my parents were afraid I'd stay in England for good.They wanted me back together with Julian, who was no longer engaged t
He Stole My Job Offer for My Sister, So I Left Chapter 9
But none of that had anything to do with me anymore.As my career took off, my life only got busier.I kept winning major cases and made partner.Every Christmas, I had my secretary mail a plain card to my parents' house.Other than that, I never went back to New York. I never even called.That changed on Christmas Eve, three years after I'd moved to London.My parents got through to me on the firm's main line and insisted on a video call.When it connected, I was at my desk reviewing files.My parents looked older on the screen.My mother studied my cold expression. She sounded hurt, like she was testing the waters."It's been three years and you haven't called once. Are you still angry about how we treated you?"I looked up at the screen, surprised."So you do know you treated me badly?"My calm response left them struggling to keep up appearances.My mother's eyes went red, and she got worked up."Yes, we favored Lily. But we scolded her for what she did! Are you seriously going to
He Stole My Job Offer for My Sister, So I Left Chapter 8
Life in London moved fast.In my first year, I worked under Edward, and we won three high-profile international cases back to back.That earned me the right to lead my own team.Edward was four years older than me.He came from a long line of British judges and barristers, and at work, he gave me nothing but respect and support.We worked well together, and after hours we'd often talk through our cases over dinner.Little by little, things between us grew warmer.Once I got to London, I cut off every personal tie I had in New York.That lasted until early winter, a year after I started.My firm was advising on a cross-border merger involving British and American companies.The American delegation arrived in England.I was in charge of greeting them, and to my surprise, I spotted Julian at the very back of the group.He looked thin and worn out.His suspension had ended that year, but his name was mud. Nobody would give him any real cases.He'd landed a minor spot on the advisory team t
He Stole My Job Offer for My Sister, So I Left Chapter 7
"You idiot! Now everyone's saying we teamed up to lie to the public, and three more partners want out!"Out in the hallway, Gregory was screaming at Julian.My father looked at Lily on the floor, then at the reporters outside.He knew the Howard family's reputation was in tatters."The internet already knows about the wedding plans. The only way to limit the damage is for you two to announce your engagement now!""What?" Julian cried. "I'm not marrying her! I'm marrying Evelyn!""You don't get a say!"Gregory slapped him hard across the face."If you don't get engaged and back up the story, you'll ruin your career and drag the entire family down with you!"Lily kept her head down, but she couldn't quite hide the gleam of triumph in her eyes.I put on my coat and walked past all of them."Congratulations. Now it's official."The next day, Julian and Lily's engagement was all over the headlines.Lily clung happily to Julian's arm.Julian stood beside her like a puppet, letting his father
He Stole My Job Offer for My Sister, So I Left Chapter 6
"Ethan, she's your own sister!"I told you to look after Lily. I never taught you to make your own sister take the blame for someone else!"Ethan scrambled to explain."That's not what I meant. I just think family should help each other out...""By sacrificing Evelyn's future?"I watched in cold silence as the four of them turned on each other.My parents glanced over and caught the cold look in my eyes.They stopped short.I didn't argue or try to defend myself. I barely reacted at all.And it finally hit them.There was a reason I was this calm.Over the last seven years, this same scene had played out at home more times than I could count.Every time Lily messed up and played the victim, Ethan would jump to her defense.And somehow, I always ended up paying the price.They looked at Ethan, defending Lily no matter what she'd done.Then they looked at me, numb to it all.And for the first time, my parents felt something like guilt.My mother reached for my hand."Evelyn, we were wron
He Stole My Job Offer for My Sister, So I Left Chapter 5
Edward knew what I'd been through.He'd booked me a hotel so I could rest.I'd also be attending a client reception the London headquarters was hosting in New York.After that, I'd fly straight to London and start my new job.In a room with no fighting and no favorites, I slept soundly.The next morning, the doorbell rang.I opened the door.My parents, Ethan, and Lily were standing outside.I made no move to invite them in.My father frowned and pushed his way in anyway."Evelyn, you threw a tantrum, checked into a hotel, and didn't even bother telling us? What kind of behavior is that?"He still talked down to me, like always.I didn't take the bait."If you want something, just say it."Seeing that I wasn't backing down, my mother tugged at my father's arm and forced a smile.She pulled out a property transfer agreement and a check for $2 million."Evelyn, this is from your dad and me. A gift for your new job."I glanced at the papers.Tucked beneath the property transfer agreement
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