Chapter 1011

Aurelia yelled, "Do you want me to end up with my hands and feet chopped off?" "No. I don't want that…" Keira trembled in fear, shaking her head frantically, unable to utter another word. "Then stick to the plan I've laid out!" Aurelia's face darkened, her tone icy and commanding. "If you mess this up, I'll disown you." "But Mom, Adam already has someone he likes. No matter what I do, he'll never fall for me." "I don't want to hear any more of that defeatist talk!" Aurelia cut her off sharply. "If you use the right tactics, it wouldn't matter that Adam likes someone else. You can still win him over." She patted Keira's hand, her voice softening but with a clear undertone of manipulation. "Don't worry. I'll help you." Keira lowered her head, her spirits crushed, unable to argue further. Aurelia's expression turned venomous as she thought about how Yvette overshadowed Keira today. The comparison gnawed at her, filling her with resentment. "How is it that Yvette is so exceptional?