Chapter 3
Lily now had her room, but her closet was still empty, so Mom gave her a card with her allowance for the year.
“Lily,” she said softly, “I’ve been giving Sophia and James one million a year as pocket money. We’ve missed out on those 18 years with you, so we want to make it right. There is 20 million, and you can spend it however you like.”
Lily refused the card, her voice cold.
“Lost affection can’t be replaced with money. I don’t want your money.”
James, who had been looking at his phone, snorted.
“How high and mighty. If she doesn’t want it, just give it to Sophia.”
Lily’s thoughts turned bitter. “Give it to her, go ahead, give it all to her. You think Sophia’s some kind of good person? She’s about to sabotage James in his next race. When he’s fighting for his life after a crash, she’ll pull some pity play and donate blood, gaining all your trust. Then, once you’ve given her all of Davis Enterprises‘ assets, she’ll ditch you. You’ll be left begging on the streets.”
Hearing her thoughts, James hesitated as he handed me the card. Mom and Dad exchanged a wary glance.
The story forced me into a situation where I had to steal something and set Lily up, and when I was caught, I could feel the cold sweat running down my back. But I remained calm. I pulled out the card Mom and Dad had previously given me and handed it to Lily.
“You said I’ve been living in your place for the past ten years. If you won’t take what they gave you, how about you take this card from me?”
Lily shot me a glare and then snatched the card from my hand without hesitation.
“It’s mine to begin with. You should’ve given it back.”
Mom and Dad’s wariness began to fade. James realized how close he’d come to believing Lily’s words and, feeling guilty, pulled out his own
card.
“Sophia, don’t let her get to you. If you need money, use my card. We can share.”
I smiled and accepted his offer. I couldn’t understand why the original Sophia would go out of her way to hurt this brother who was so partial to her. Why couldn’t she just live a happy, normal life like any ordinary person? Why did she have to stir up trouble?
