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But in the past, the Pendletons was so grand and imposing. Even after relocating to the capital city, they were among the top families. How did they end up in such a state today?

Aurora seemed to know what Sophia was thinking and scoffed sarcastically, "The magnificent Pendletons of the past was mine, not yours. I told you four years ago—if you didn't kill me, I would take everything from you: your emotions, career, reputation, family, even your freedom. It's all taken by me. The Pendleton family is mine; all the shares, the companies, the properties are mine. You have lost utterly, Sophia. Haven't you realized that yet?"

Sophia stared at Aurora but remained silent, for she had nothing to say. She had to admit, Aurora was right; everything had been taken from her. She had nothing left, utterly defeated.

Aurora smiled kindly, "But in the end, we don't have any deep hatred. If you leave the capital from now on, stay out of my sight, I might just spare you..."

Sophia's eyes lit up, but t