Survival
Author: Quin Ari
last update2025-03-18 07:14:24

Chapter twenty five.

"How dare you bring humiliation to our family!" Caleb's father thundered.

Marcus, Caleb's older brother, stepped forward, his face twisted in anger. He slapped Caleb, making Maria gasp. Caleb's face turned red as he gritted his teeth.

Marcus grabbed Caleb's collar, his voice venomous. "First, you fucking destroy your inheritance, and now you think you can sabotage us? How dare you!"

Rose moved forward, trying to intervene. "It's not what you think—"

But Marcus cut her off, his tone brutal. "Shut the fuck up! What are you even doing here?"

“Emm…umm…” she tried to form words.

“Get out!” He barked.

Rose's eyes widened. "Are you chasing me?" she asked, her voice trembling.

Marcus sneered. "No, I'm welcoming you. Will you get out of this place before I do it my way?"

Rose stomped her foot on the ground and turned around, walking away.

"Rose! Rose! Rose!" Maria called out, but Rose didn't respond. She left, leaving Maria seething with anger.

Maria was furious that her
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