Chapter 521

Nathan was family to Elena. Although they didn’t share the same blood, they had grown up together, with their parents being married to each other. To her, he was like an older brother. So, hearing him tell others that she should be gotten rid of felt like a deep betrayal, one that hurt her to the core.

Elena glared at Nathan, her voice was filled with a lot of emotions as she spoke to him. “We are family, Nathan! How can you even think….” Elena couldn't even finish her sentence as Nathan interrupted her with a scoff.

Nathan cut her off sharply, his tone cold and dismissive. “Family? Please. Don’t kid yourself, Elena. We’re not the same blood. We’ve never been a true family, and you know it.”

Elena froze, Nathan's words hitting her like a slap. She had always thought of Nathan as her brother, despite their different bloodlines, but hearing him say this shattered something inside her.

Nathan continued, his voice filled with bitterness. “You were just a part of the deal when our parent