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    It wasn’t the possibility that Elliana might chase after Cole that scared Wanda, but that Cole had never given up on Elliana—if he ever regained his memories, he might run right back to her.

    This fear gnawed at Wanda, fueling a wild, consuming jealousy. Her anxiety stemmedrgely from herck of confidence in Cole. She had no idea if he even liked her, and if he did, how deep that affection ran.

    In fact, Wanda found Cole’s sudden shift baffling. They had met before, but he had always been indifferent. Then, out of nowhere, he’d arrived at her family home and proposed. It had shocked her. To this day, she still couldn’t make sense of it. But none of that mattered. This was her shot at the life she’d always wanted. She couldn’t let go. If she lost Cole now, she’d never rise this high again.

    So, the solution was simple. Elliana had to be erased from Cole’s lifepletely. Only then, with nobody to stir his memories, could she secure her position as his future wife.

    “Don’t think you’re so special, Elliana, just because Cole liked you once!” Wanda’s voice was sharp, her eyes filled with contempt as she red at Elliana. The calmness on Elliana’s face only deepened her fury. “He was just toying with you. A passing interest. Nothing more.”

    Elliana raised an eyebrow, her tone smooth as silk. “If that’s all it was, why do you seem so threatened by my very existence?”

    Elliana sat there, calm andposed, her quiet confidence like still water that refused to ripple. The steadier she appeared, the more Wanda’s nerves seemed to fray.

    Wanda’s eyes zed. “Your sharp tongue won’t save you, Elliana. Don’t you get it? Power is what decides everything in this world. And you? You’re powerless. If I wanted you gone, you’d be gone by morning.”

    A small smile yed at Elliana’s lips. “Then why waste time with threats, Miss Campbell? Why not just say what you want me to do? It would save us both the time.”

    Wanda paused, finally realizing her emotions had gotten the better of her. Taking a breath, she steadied herself and spoke more clearly. “Leave Ublento. Right now. Disappear and nevere back. And most importantly, stay away from Cole. Do not ever show your face to him again.”

    She paused for a moment and then leaned closer, her voice turning sharp and cruel. “The Campbell family crushed your precious Rosa brand in a single day. We can make you disappear just as easily.”

    Elliana understood the threat perfectly. It wasn’t just about exile. Wanda might kill her. Still unruffled, her smile didn’t fade. “Leaving isn’t the hard part. But what exactly are you offering me in return, Miss Campbell?”

    Wanda froze in ce,pletely taken aback. She had not expected Elliana to stand her ground, let alone negotiate.

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    But Elliana did not back down. She stepped forward, her voice calm but firm, her gaze locked onto Wanda’s with quiet fire. “You destroyed everything I built. Now you want me to walk away from the most exceptional man I’ve ever known. I deserve to bepensated. Unless, of course, you’d rather I stay. I could be quite the headache.”

    Before Wanda could even open her mouth to reply, Trinity suddenly stepped forward, her face flushed with rage. She pointed a trembling finger at Elliana, her…

    Voice shrill and furious, Trinity hissed, “You vile woman! You think you can demand money from my sister just like that? You must have a death wish! We would—”

    “Enough!” Wanda snapped at Trinity.

    Trinity fell silent, stiffly retreating a step.

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