CHAPTER 128: CHAPTER 128: THIS IS THE END

"Is this how you treat your sister-in-law when we’re not here?"

Zane had no intention of giving her any face; she’d been indulged too much in the past.

"No, it’s not, Sterling. Haven’t you thought about where Sophia got so much money from?" Sylvia turned her accusation towards Sophia.

Now she didn’t call her sister-in-law anymore, but referred to her as Sophia.

Sophia didn’t speak; she didn’t want to argue with someone like this.

"What are you trying to say?" Zoe lowered her eyes, glaring sharply at her.

Sylvia looked at Zoe and Zane both standing up for Sophia, anger making her eyebrows stand on end.

In the past, no matter what, they’d never treated her with such an attitude.

"Before Sophia got together with you, she used to spend every weekend with a man named Faye Ellison, under the pretext of visiting her teacher, sometimes staying the whole weekend!" she excitedly spilled the information.

She’d spent a fortune to have someone investigate this.

Sophia, a small-time designer, driving a car, dressed in expensive clothes, and frequenting high-end places—even before she met Zane, she often spent time with Faye Ellison. How could she have such a large sum of savings, and no one questioned it?

"She could easily take out over four hundred thousand, which shows that there definitely isn’t a small amount in her account. Where did she get that money from?!"

Sylvia threw out a name that frightened Zane, Faye Ellison.

He knew Sophia and Faye Ellison were close but didn’t know it was to this extent.

Could it be that before them, Faye Ellison and Sophia were already together?

It didn’t seem like it.

And she, it was her first time, which couldn’t be faked.

If there was something, they would’ve been together long ago, right?

Zane cast a glance at Sophia; he also wanted to know, but he couldn’t question her here.

"Faye Ellison is her senior; we’ve met and talked. Your sister-in-law isn’t that kind of person. Besides, she’s a designer; a dress costs tens of thousands. Taking out four hundred thousand for you is giving you face, so don’t be ungrateful!"

Sophia looked at Zane; there was anger in his eyes, disappointment in Sylvia, and a hint of doubt towards Sophia.

Zane was still defending her.

Sylvia was infuriated; even now, Zane was still so dedicated to Sophia, without a hint of doubt!

All her efforts were in vain!

"Alright, enough talking, let’s go." Zoe held Sophia’s hand and started to walk out.

Zane didn’t even give a glance, grabbing his coat and following closely behind.

Sylvia hurriedly stepped forward to grab Zane’s hand.

Zane immediately pulled away, his expression filled with disgust, "That’s enough, Sylvia!"

"Sterling, you can’t just ignore me, even if you’re angry! My brother wouldn’t want to see us at odds like this!" she pleaded humbly.

He stopped, turned around, and looked at Sylvia, feeling it was time to clarify some things.

Zoe and Sophia didn’t halt, walking straight into the elevator.

After all, this matter should be resolved by Zane.

"Sylvia, to tell you the truth, your brother didn’t sacrifice himself to save us. We only chose to help you because we saw you were alone. Do you understand? Now you’re an adult; it’s time to learn to stand on your own!"

Zane spoke each word deliberately, engraving them into Sylvia’s mind.

She shook her head, tears falling as she wept helplessly.

"We tolerated you in every way because of your brother, but you kept using our kindness to hurt us. Have you ever thought that maybe the predicament you’re in now is of your own making?" he said.

Sylvia wasn’t stupid. Their eagerness to buy her a house was to sever this connection. Zane got married, and Sophia generously contributed the money out of kindness.

But what if someone else got married?

Would anyone else be as generous as Zane and the others?

Who else would be as understanding as Sophia?

"I was wrong, Sterling!" Sylvia regretted it. Losing Zane’s protection would make the road ahead even harder.

At least in terms of work and relationships, she had an advantage, but now she had nothing.

Even Zoe was driven away by her anger.

"Take care of yourself!" Zane turned and left without any hesitation.

Just as he reached the elevator, he saw Melora Vance and her group arriving with housewarming gifts.

"Sterling, what’s going on? You just arrived and you’re leaving," Miles asked, noticing something was off.

The group exited the elevator, swapping places with Zane.

He entered the elevator, saying indifferently, "I’ve made everything clear, I need to go, keep an eye on her."

Clear?

Everyone was stunned.

The housewarming tonight was meant to address this issue with Sylvia, but it ended before it even began.

Melora and Miles exchanged glances, unsure of what exactly happened.

Zane had another engagement; he initially just wanted to make an appearance but got caught up in this matter, feeling deeply guilty.

He thought Sophia would use his additional card to help Sylvia, but he didn’t expect her to genuinely not want to spend a penny of his.

This, in turn, gave Sylvia a good excuse to mock her.

He thought Sylvia understood how to advance and retreat but realized she was extremely stubborn.

He saw it clearly now.

He’d dug a huge pit for Sophia.

Luckily, his woman was smart enough to anticipate the situation, and even foresaw today’s circumstances, allowing The Sterling Family to see this woman’s true colors.

She truly wouldn’t let herself suffer any loss.

But what exactly was the relationship between her and Faye Ellison?

He frowned, clenching his back teeth, unable to get the man out of his mind, rejecting the thought only for it to return!

Annoying!

As soon as they reached the ground floor, Sophia and Zoe saw Ethan leaning against a car, playing a game on his phone.

Seeing the two women chattering down, he didn’t bother to greet them.

"Today turned out just as you thought; this little girl really is troublesome. You’ve worked so hard and even paid out of your own pocket. Why not use Zane’s money? Did he not give you spending money?" Zoe pulled Sophia’s hand, demanding answers.

"Mom, I’m saving Zane’s money. I also have my own. The money from private commissions I take is enough for me to spend. Besides, spending his money is like spending my own, isn’t it? It’s all the same."

Sophia didn’t want to cause them more trouble. Just letting them see the true nature of this person was enough.

Zoe, worried, took a black card from her Hermès bag, stuffing it into Sophia’s hand.

"The Sterling Family has plenty of money. Your money is your money, his money is your money too. Don’t be silly and hesitate to use it! Use it a lot! Make other women jealous! Then they won’t dare to look down on you!"

Sophia looked at the card stuffed into her hand, quickly shoving it back into Zoe’s bag and zipping it up.

"Ms. Walsh, I can use Zane’s card freely, but not yours!" she said.

"Really? Then show me how you use it!" Zane appeared behind them.

Sophia awkwardly tugged at her lips.

Seeing Zane had arrived, Zoe didn’t feel comfortable staying, so she tucked the card into Sophia’s pocket.

"You keep it! Remember to spend it! Don’t embarrass The Sterling Family!" With that, she got in the car, and the driver hit the gas, leaving behind a trail of exhaust.

"Oh..." Sophia looked at the card in her hand, wanting to return it to Zoe, but Zane pulled her back.

Zane’s grip was strong, filled with the intensity of anger. Sophia stumbled, falling into his arms.

On the side, Ethan quickly got into the car, closed the door tightly, and continued his game.