BuzzNovelIlleana hadn't expected Scott to say that. Her head snapped up, eyes wide with shock.
“Sir, your tea is ready.”
At that moment, Mae knocked on the study’s door.
Mae set the teacup down and quietly left. Ileana stood frozen, unsure what to say.
“I... Alessia, she... after all, she’s been with her classmates for two years. Of course, she’s closer to them,” Illeana
stammered, fumbling for an excuse and forgetting
what she'd meant to call her.
“So, since you can’t compete with her, you take it out on people beneath you?”
“I... I'm sorry.” The apology slipped out before Illeana could catch herself. With her head bowed, she missed the
look of disappointment in Scott's eyes.
“Sorry for what?” Scott's tone was cold, commanding respect without a hint of warmth. He looked at Ileana not
as a father, but as a superior addressing a
subordinate.
“I shouldn't have lashed out at the maid just because | was upset at school,” she muttered, eyes downcast,
trying to hide the resentment and humiliation simmering inside.
“Wrong.”
Illeana couldn’t understand, but she didn’t dare protest. Scott left his seat and walked toward her. She could only
stare at his polished shoes, unable to lift her
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gaze.
“Look at me.”
She flinched, but forced herself to look up, meeting Scott's eyes. Hers were full of uncertainty and avoidance,
but to Scott, they seemed cold and unfeeling-like a stagnant pool no one could disturb.
“If you want to pick on the staff, that’s your choice. But don’t ever let anyone catch you. If you want a place in
your class, earn it. Use money, connections-whatever it takes. Turn people into your allies and make yourself
indispensable. How you do it is up to you. | only care about results.”
Ileana stared at him, disbelief swirling in her eyes. Scott's gaze remained icy and unyielding.
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“I don’t care what you were before. Now you carry the Tate name. You act with the dignity and composure that’s
expected from a member of this family. | will not accept an outsider who just happens to bear our name
surpassing my own bloodline. If you can’t live up to that, | have no problem bringing Alessia back.”
“I can do it. | will,” Ileana replied, her ambition finally breaking through in her voice. She clenched her fists, eyes
fierce with determination-and something darker,
Scott looked satisfied. “I'll arrange for an etiquette coach. Tomorrow's introduction banquet is important. Don’t
make any mistakes.”
“Yes, sir.” For the first time, Ileana managed a faint smile.
Scott nodded, gesturing for her to leave. As the study door clicked shut behind her, lleana’s knees nearly
buckled.
“Alessial | am the real heiress of the
Tate family. You're nothing by an
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That night, everyone in the household was lost in their own thoughts.
The next morning, the siblings took
the bus to school as usual. By now,
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had made its way online, Alessia had
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Life had returned to its calm routine.
As soon as she stepped into the classroom, someone greeted her.
“Thanks for yesterday.” That was the beauty of good connections-everything got done quickly and efficiently.
“It was nothing. Compared to
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Alessia just smiled, saying nothing more.
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