They looked like a perfectly loving family.
And she?
She was the unwanted outsider, the villain disrupting their peace.
She bit down hard, forcing back the sting in her nose.
“This necklace belongs to the Stewart family’s real daughter. Why should she give it back?”
The voice was cold, firm, carrying a subtle edge of anger.
Every head in the room turned toward the source.
The next moment, Summer was pulled into a familiar embrace.
She looked up.
Trevor.
His sharp jawline, his emotionless expression.
Summer’s brows knitted together. She immediately pushed him away.
Trevor was dressed in a crisp gray suit, his tie meticulously straightened. His entire presence was precise, composed, and impossibly distant.
But the moment he had spoken, the air in the room shifted.
A powerful, oppressive aura blanketed the hall.
Jasper’s eyes flickered.
The Larson family’s wealth far surpassed the Stewart family’s.
To him, it didn’t really matter which daughter got the necklace.
But if Trevor was backing Summer, then giving it to her would be more beneficial.
He immediately forced a smile, trying to smooth things over.
“Trevor, don’t mind this little argument between my daughters. The necklace has always belonged to the Stewart family’s daughter, so of course, it rightfully belongs to Summer.”
Margaret’s heart plummeted.
Jasper’s tone had changed. His stance had shifted.
Trevor had barely said anything, and just like that, her parents were no longer defending her.
Tears welled in her eyes as she turned to Julia for support.
Julia understood her silent plea.
But Summer was Trevor’s fiancée.
And the Stewart family’s business relied heavily on the Larson family.
Even though Julia adored Margaret, even though she was furious at Summer’s behavior, at this moment, there was no way she would go against Trevor.
She sighed and gently patted Margaret’s shoulder before letting go.
Turning to Trevor, she forced a warm smile. “Trevor, you’re late.”
Then, she addressed Margaret directly.
“Margaret, your sister Summer is getting married soon. The necklace will be her dowry. When you get married, I’ll buy you a new one.”
Margaret froze.
Her mind reeled.
Everything had turned against her in an instant.
Jasper and Julia had switched sides, just because Trevor had shown up.
Her neck was still bleeding.
But suddenly, no one seemed to care.
Mocking eyes swept over her.
She could feel their judgment, their silent laughter.
Her face burned.
Overwhelmed with humiliation and rage, she clenched her fists, then stomped her foot in frustration and ran from the room.
Margaret ran upstairs to her room.
She grabbed everything within reach and hurled it across the room, one by one.
Outside the bedroom, the crashing and smashing sounds were so loud they could be heard through the closed door.
Zoey, along with the family doctor, stood waiting outside.
She had been working for the Stewart family for over twenty years, essentially serving as their housekeeper.
She had watched Margaret grow up – spoiled, arrogant, and impossible to discipline.
Back when she was the Stewart family’s rightful daughter, it was understandable why everyone indulged her.
But now that she had been exposed as an imposter, she was still just as entitled, if not worse behind closed doors.
Zoey couldn’t understand why Summer’s parents insisted on keeping Margaret in the family.
Miss Summer was a hundred times better than her.
By the time Margaret had smashed everything in sight, the humiliation from earlier had finally eased a little.
Alright, Summer, tonight you only won because Trevor was on your side. That’s the only reason Mom and Dad favored you.
Since Trevor is your biggest support, the man you love the most… I’ll make sure he leaves you.
I want you to suffer.
Margaret pulled out her phone, scrolling to Peyton’s WhatsApp chat.
A wicked smile spread across her lips.
She and Peyton weren’t exactly friends.
But they had a common enemy.
She had visited Peyton at the hospital once. The two of them hit it off instantly and exchanged contact information, knowing they could be useful to each other one day.
After sending the message, Margaret finally felt better.
She opened the door and let the doctor in to treat her neck wound.
There was a good show waiting to unfold.
…
After the earlier commotion, Jasper ordered the staff to change the music to a waltz, signaling the guests to resume enjoying the evening.
Julia was still frustrated with Summer’s attitude over the diamond necklace, but seeing how Trevor had defended her, she swallowed her anger.
As Mrs. Stewart, she had lived a life of luxury and privilege for decades.
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