Semua Bab Interrupt Me Again and I'll Crush You: Bab 1 - Bab 9

Having made up my mind, I was ready to leave the hospital. But as I stepped into the hallway, I ran straight into Everest Ashcroft and Bianca Ashcroft.Everest's eyes were red-rimmed, and his voice carried a hint of worry. "Bianca, what if Leo's leg actually heals? What if Mom and Dad start favoring him again? He's their biological son, after all…""Don't worry. I've spoken to the doctor. His legs… He will never walk without a wheelchair for the rest of his life."The voice that replied came from my older sister Bianca, who had always been distant and cold toward me. She was now comforting Everest with distress and gentleness.Everest still seemed uneasy. "But… He did get hurt trying to save me…""You're just too soft," she cut him off affectionately. "Even now, you're still thinking of him."I've managed the last three homecoming parties for you, haven't I? A wild brat raised in the countryside can never compare to you, who's lived with us for 20 years. He isn't even worthy."M

Everest stood at my door holding a glass of milk. When he noticed that I was awake, he wore an innocent, harmless smile."You're up, Leo. I couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd warm some milk for you. It might help you feel better."When I ignored him and kept packing, he walked in. After setting the glass on the table, he offered a feigned concern. "Don't be mad at Mom, Dad, or Bianca. They're just worried about me."I know you saved me, and I'm really grateful."His words made my skin crawl as I coldly snapped, "Save the gratitude. Just stay away from me."The smile finally slipped from his face. He leaned close to my ear and whispered, "Who do you think you are, Leo? You're just a country bumpkin who grew up in some rural town, so what makes you think you're worthy of competing with me?"When he noticed my pupils constrict, his smile widened. "You're a cripple now, so let's see how you're going to fight me now."Suddenly, his hand tilted, and the entire glass of scalding hot mi

The paper slipped from Bianca's fingers and slowly drifted to the floor.She stood paralyzed for a heartbeat, then bolted out of the room and shouted, "Mom! Dad! Leo… He's gone!"The Ashcrofts did not sleep that night.Malinda's expression was livid as she stared at the letter of severance of kinship. She slammed her hand on the table and bellowed, "How dare he! What an ingrate!"Who does he think he is? Does he honestly think he can survive without the Ashcrofts?"Benedict looked just as furious, but beneath the anger, there was a flicker of panic in his eyes. "He's crippled and penniless, so where could he possibly have gone?"He must be hiding somewhere, trying to force us to search for him and throwing a tantrum."Only Bianca remained silent as she gripped the paper so tightly her fingertips paled. This didn't feel like a tantrum to her at all.Just then, Everest came running down the stairs. His eyes were red-rimmed, and tears streamed down his cheeks."This is all my fau

"Mom! Dad! Bianca! Leo…"Everest didn't even finish his sentence before dropping straight to his knees."What's wrong, Everest? What happened?" Malinda cried and rushed over to help him up, but he refused to rise. Instead, he banged his head against the floor until his forehead was red and swollen."This is all my fault! I've failed him!"Bianca's heart sank. Instead of rushing to comfort him like usual, she said, "Tell us, Everest. What happened?"He raised his tear-streaked face and cried out, "Leo… He sent people after me and wants me dead.""W-What do you mean?" Malinda gasped."This afternoon, when I went out shopping, two men dragged me into an alley…" Everest began. He was shaking so hard he could barely breathe."Leo must hate me for taking you all from him, so he told them to slash my face and break my legs… If I hadn't fought my way out and escaped, I might even…"His words trailed off into hysterical wailing."Enough! This is outrageous!"Malinda furiously slammed

The video on the screen showed the two street thugs splitting the money, laughing as they mocked Everest for being rich, stupid, and overly dramatic.All the color drained from Everest's face.With a theatrical wall, he fell back on his old trick and lunged forward to grab Bianca's leg. "I'm so sorry, Bianca! I was just scared!"I was afraid that if Leo came back, you wouldn't want me anymore. I've stayed with the Ashcrofts for 20 years, so I can't lose you!"This time, Bianca didn't soften. Instead, she kicked his hands away in disgust."The moment you started plotting against Leo, you should've known this day would come when you'd lose everything.When she took out her phone and called the police, Everest completely snapped. He yelled and lunged at her, trying to grab the phone, but she shoved him back without hesitation.The noise brought Benedict and Malinda running. They froze at the chaotic scene.When Bianca told them the truth, they broke down and couldn't believe that