Chapter 8
After lying on the bed for a short while, Seryna sat up and texted Luciano Dickey.
“Luciano, I need you to do something for me.”
“Sure. Just say the word.”
She sent him a message detailing what she wanted done tonight.
Then she walked into the walk–in closet to change.
Rashad hadn’t let her down. The closet was stocked with designer gowns and glimmering jewelry.
She picked out a black dress and slipped into it, looking breathtakingly beautiful as ever. She gave herself a faint smile in the mirror–something she rarely did before.
Growing up in an orphanage, she had seen the darkest side of the world. There were many times when she couldn’t bring herself to smile. Apart from working hard at school, she had no other way out.
She didn’t bother with makeup. Ammie would handle that later.
Her great figure, combined with the high–class dress, gave her an air of elegance and sophistication.
In this life, she was determined to leverage the connections of the Willard family to make her own mark.
Where others saw dead ends, she saw opportunities to rise from the ashes.
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As Seryna walked downstairs, she saw Tehila returning after chatting with Ammie.
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Seeing Seryna in the black dress, Jennett was taken back to her younger days, and her eyes twinkled.
Tehila, on the other hand, could only look on with sheer envy. Even a little bit of dressing up was enough for Seryna to look stunningly beautiful.
Sera, etiquette is really tricky. You gotta work hard,” she said with a fake smile. She had told Ammie to “properly train” Seryna. The real deal no one cared about? She could play with her any way she pleased.
Seryna caught her insincere grin and replied with a teasing tone, “I saw you talking to Ms. Legg alone upstairs. What was that about? Did you want her to instruct me or discipline me?”
Tehila wanted to put her down, humiliate her, and establish herself as the real daughter of the Willard family. What a pipe dream!
Tehila froze for a moment, then tried to explain with wounded innocence,
Just a casual chat. I didn’t mean anything by it.”
Seryna gave Jennett a cold look. “Mrs. Willard, you know exactly what kind of person this foster daughter of yours is. Since you’re turning a blind eye, don’t blame me for being ruthless.
“Tehila doesn’t even acknowledge her birth mom. Do you really think she’ll feel anything for a foster mother like you? The only thing she loves is your money!
“All those moments you thought were touching? When you end up in hell, you won’t regret a thing.”
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Jennett was an incredibly selfish mother.
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Seryna was talented and beautiful, and even looked just like her, but she still didn’t think highly of her.
Tehila glared at Seryna with hatred written all over her face. “Damn it, she knows everything,” she thought.
Jennett froze, then exploded in fury. “You… Seryna! I’m your mom!”
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Seryna had just called her “Mrs. Willard“?!
Seryna sneered, “You think you deserve that title? How dare you claim to be my mom? You and Tehila are birds of a feather, vicious to the core! You treat me like a dirt–poor girl from the sticks. In your eyes, I’m not even as good as a stranger. How dare you say you’re my mom?”
With that, she strutted away.
Jennett was fuming and beside herself with regret. She had gone along with Tehila’s scheme, and now her own daughter had turned against her.
“Seryna, with that sharp tongue and nasty temper of yours, no one will like you! You’re plain and dull. What do you even have to compete with Tila?”
Seryna chuckled, then slowly turned around, her gaze laced with mockery. “Why would I bother ingratiating myself with someone who doesn’t even care about me?”
Jennett was left speechless, watching as she walked away.
“Mom, don’t listen to Seryna’s nonsense. She’s downright vicious and trying to sow discord. I will always love you.”
Tehila cried, throwing herself into Jennett’s arms.
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Jennett gently patted her back, her voice low and soothing. “Don’t cry, Tila. I believe you. You’re the apple of my eye. Seryna could never compare to you.”
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.