Summoning what seemed like every ounce of resolve, Sloane stepped toward Khloe. “Khloe, it’s all my fault. I was wrong. Everything is on me, so please don’t punish the other students.”
Without warning, she dropped to her knees before Khloe. The room was filled with stunned silence.
Sloane’s face was etched with humiliation and pain; her body slumped as though carrying an unbearable weight, appearing so delicate it sparked sympathy. “Khloe, if you’ll just calm down, I’ll do anything you ask.”
Sloane was playing her cards expertly, shifting the narrative with her pitiful display.
Her delicate, pitiable act not only tugged at Eric’s heart but also stirred Gwyn and Dorothy’s indignation on her behalf. Eric, abandoning his earlier hesitation, glared at Khloe with a grim expression and said, “If you insist on holding on to these petty issues, then let’s handle it legally. I’ll hire their lawyers, and I’ll take this lawsuit all the way. Let’s see if you can keep up!”
His words gave the classmates more confidence and disdain toward Khloe.
Even if Khloe was determined to see them imprisoned, they had the resources to hire top lawyers and drag the case out for years.
Plus, they had Eric’s backing. The connection with the Watson family was a powerful asset.
Even some previously neutral parents began to hesitate. After all, their children’s futures were at stake.
Clinton’s expression tightened as he leaned in. “Khloe, why not settle this privately? A private settlement could bring you a fair amount of compensation right now. But if they decide to sue together, the whole thing could drag on for a year or more. By that time, their families might join forces against you.”
Khloe stood firm. “Are you trying to distort the truth?”
Sloane’s pale lips were now trembling, blood staining them as she struggled.
She crawled toward Khloe on her knees, reaching for her pant leg, but Khloe stepped aside.
“Khloe, this is all my fault. Let’s not make this worse, alright? If you want me to admit my mistake, I will. Just please don’t bring the other students into this. I’ll do whatever it takes; just please stop.”
Sloane was trying to corner Khloe, and if Khloe had any sense, she’d back off.
Khloe stared at Sloane, asking, “Really? Are you truly willing to do whatever it takes?”
A wave of panic washed over Sloane. She was playing the part of the victim. She never expected Khloe to turn the tables by making demands.
Now, however, she found herself trapped-refusing to comply would mean admitting that all her earlier words had been nothing but a lie.
The only remaining option was to give in to Khloe’s demands, at least for the time being.
A cunning spark flickered in Sloane’s eyes as she silently promised herself to wait for the right moment to regain control.
She knew she couldn’t risk losing her classmates’ support. Keeping her resolve steady, she met Khloe’s gaze, her voice steady as she said, “Yes, if it means you’ll forgive me, I’m ready to do whatever it takes.”
Khloe let out a mocking laugh, her gaze filled with a mixture of challenge and amusement. “What if I want you to leave the Evans family?”
Sloane’s once unshakable composure shattered in mere seconds, her eyes wide with a rising tide of panic as they darted up to meet Khloe’s.
Before Sloane had a chance to respond, Dorothy sprang to her feet and yelled at Khloe, “You scheming woman! You’re twisting the knife just to snatch the inheritance. Who do you think you’re fooling with your fake act of righteousness? Sloane is Joshua’s biological daughter. If she doesn’t get the inheritance, then who should? It’s crystal clear now. Khloe is so consumed by greed that she’s turned her back on her own sister. She’s plotting against Sloane, pulling all these strings to make her give up her rightful claim to the inheritance.”
Eric’s expression changed. This situation had a direct impact on his interests, and he definitely didn’t want Sloane to lose her claim to the Evans family fortune.
The Evans family’s business was one of a kind, with Genesis Company holding cutting-edge technology. Gaining control of it would strengthen his position within the Watson family.
This inheritance was the linchpin in his strategy to cement his place as the undisputed heir.
If Sloane were pushed to forfeit her share, every ounce of his hard work would unravel in an instant.
Khloe’s gaze turned to Sloane and Eric, as she read their thoughts like an open book. She raised an eyebrow and mocked, “So what if she’s the biological daughter? She’s nothing more than an illegitimate child, brazenly reaching for what’s rightfully mine. Clearly, rational thought isn’t your strong suit either.”
Dorothy’s face flushed with fury. She stormed towards Khloe, jabbing a finger at her as she shouted, “You vile woman! Do you even have a clue about running a business? If the Evans legacy lands in the hands of an incompetent fool like you, it’s as good as buried! Sloane is the only one who can steer the Evans family to greater glory.”
Khloe let out a derisive chuckle, her gaze dripping with contempt as she regarded the loud, meddling presence before her.
“Genesis Company, the crown jewel of the Evans empire, owes its groundbreaking technology to my mother’s genius. In essence, she laid the very foundation of this family’s success. Now tell me, what right do an illegitimate daughter and her mother have to challenge my claim to the inheritance?”
Sloane shook uncontrollably, her legs threatening to give out beneath her. It felt as though Khloe’s words had stripped away her defenses, exposing the raw truth that filled her with both rage and dread.
Khloe advanced with a commanding presence, forcing Dorothy to stumble back. Her expression radiated defiance, and her voice rang with unyielding conviction. “I am the legitimate daughter, and that is an unchangeable truth! I have every right to this inheritance. It’s not about the money; it’s about what belongs to me and my mother. No one-least of all my so-called sister-will take what’s rightfully ours. Whether I keep or discard it is solely my choice, and no one else has a say. As for you, Dorothy Mason, maybe it’s time you got your head out of the clouds. You’re just Sloane’s puppet.”
Khloe’s words cut like shards of ice, her tone laced with a chilling finality.
Dorothy was consumed by rage. With a scream, she flung her bag to the ground and charged at Khloe. “You bitch! I’ll wring your neck!”
In the blink of an eye, Khloe delivered a swift kick, sending Dorothy flying several meters before she crashed to the floor with a thud.
Dorothy’s shrill screams filled the room as she struggled to her feet, her mouth spewing venomous curses.
But before she could get another word out, a cold, small handgun was pressed firmly against her temple, silencing her immediately.
“Say one more word, and I’ll end you right here,” Khloe’s voice was icily detached, carrying the weight of a death sentence from the underworld.
Dorothy froze, her body going rigid in shock, her mouth hanging open in disbelief. A strangled, breathless sound escaped from her throat, but no words followed.
The onlookers were just as shocked by the unexpected turn of events, holding their breath as the tension in the room thickened, suffocating the air.
Dorothy’s outburst had already worn the officers’ patience thin, their irritation plainly etched on their faces. However, they saw no fault in Khloe’s actions, as it was clear to everyone that Dorothy had been the aggressor, making Khloe’s self-defense fully justified. Under the law, Khloe had every right to take lethal action if necessary.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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