บททั้งหมดของ The Disowned Heiress : บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 5

“You know what I hate most about you?” Elliot’s voice thundered, loud enough to pierce through the silent air. His eyes were blazing with disgust. “It’s not even that you’re useless. It’s that you never admit you’re pulling flashy stunts for attention!”His words cut deep, sharper than the slap that was still burning on her cheek. Julia stood there, her chest rising and falling, her whole body trembling.Elliot didn’t stop. “You have nothing in your head, Julia. No sense of responsibility, no purpose, nothing! You don’t even deserve to be my sister. You’re not worth my attention!”Julia’s throat tightened. She blinked hard, forcing back the tears that had already betrayed her once. She wiped her face with the back of her hand, the taste of humiliation bitter on her lips. Still, she said nothing.She turned, wanting to walk away from both of them, but Bosco grabbed her arm again. His grip was firm, controlling.“Enough of this drama,” he said, glaring at her. “Elliot hit you because

The party hall at Olive Hotel was already sparkling with life and colour. Gold ribbons hung from the ceiling, and the chandeliers glittered like captured stars. At the far end of the hall, the Reynolds family stood together, perfectly composed as always. Gavin Reynolds, tall and confident, was in a deep navy tuxedo, one arm around his wife, Megan. Beside them, their sons, Bosco and Elliot, chatted with a group of men in suits. And in front of them, the shining star of the family, Bella Reynolds, smiled gracefully at the guests as though the entire celebration was meant for her alone.A female guest with diamond earrings approached, raising her glass toward Gavin. “Mr. Reynolds, congratulations,” she said warmly. “Not only do you have two capable sons, but also such a smart daughter. You’re truly winning in life.”Before Gavin could respond, another guest - an older man with silver hair, joined in. “Indeed,” he said. “This event is for the top fifty students and their families, righ