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75. Rosie and Venla
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**Rosie**It’s the perfect way to ruin Hyacinth in the eyes of those who know her. Too bad Dad isn’t here to witness it. I have all the intimate videos of Hyacinth and Raven from their teenage years, filmed in her bedroom. Not many people know they were step-siblings back then. I haven’t shown Venla the footage of Raven and Hyacinth. She might think I’m unethical. But my friends are well aware of how close Hyacinth and Raven were during their teens. The awkward, ugly teenager Hyacinth somehow managed to seduce a handsome boy like Raven. Then again, men will sleep with anyone, regardless of looks. “I’m so glad you invited me last minute, Auntie,” I said to Darcy, flashing my most innocent smile. She responded with a hum and a lopsided grin. “Oh, dear. This place isn’t exactly your father’s style,” she remarked, though her comment made little sense to me. No matter—I’m here to have fun and ruin this party. “Venla, dear,” Darcy called out sweetly. “I’ve prepared a room for you and Ei
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***Rosie***There’s something about him that made something crawl on my skin. The way he threatened me and the way he grabbed that drive from my hand. Eino Hekkinen? Sounds familiar. That person might have done something for our company. I drove back home. Outside by the garden is my father in his wheelchair staring at nowhere. He looked well, I shouldn’t have worried too much. I approached him and kissed his forehead. “Where did you go last night?” He asked, getting suspicious. “Hyacinth had a party in Tagaytay. I should’ve brought you with me but I was already on the road…” “Hyacinth?” He looked up at him. “It seems that she’s taken care of well.” I didn’t make any further comment but there’s something that I must know. “Do you know about the Hekkinen family? Someone who had the surname Hekkinen?” He looked up at him as it seemed that I had hooked him up. “So, you know Hekkinen?” I crossed my arms and sighed. “How do you know Hekkinen?” He asked as he raised his brows. “Wel
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Forced to Marry My Stepbrother 132. Suicide
–Raven–As soon as I answered his call, the first thing I heard was his heavy breathing.“I will kill her. I will kill Hyacinth,” Samuel said, as though Hyacinth wasn’t his daughter. His words sent chills down my spine. Even his own flesh and blood—he wanted her dead.“Killing Hyacinth won’t do you any good, Samuel,” I replied, keeping my tone casual.“She said something to Rosie. She must have. Now, tell me—what else did she say to Rosie?”I frowned.“I have no idea what you’re talking about. And whatever Hyacinth said must be true.”“I will end you both!”I sighed and hung up, immediately calling Samuel’s nurse. She answered after a few moments.“What’s going on in there?” I asked.“Unfortunately, Miss Rosie sent a message. She tried to overdose on pills. She’s currently in the emergency room.”I was silent for a moment, processing the news. Rosie—always desperate for attention. No, she wasn’t just seeking attention; she was demanding it. Just earlier, she had threatened Hyacinth, v
Forced to Marry My Stepbrother 131. Fire
—Stalker’s Point of View—Smelling her, touching her—it almost drove me insane. But it wasn’t just her that consumed me. It was something our family was meant to possess. Her mother was perfect. The epitome of intelligence. A woman who had it all, despite being a commoner, not royalty. Yet everyone wanted her as their daughter-in-law. A genius in everything… except love. “I was thinking that maybe Hyacinth was also a victim of love.” I stood, pacing around my desk, glancing at the piles of recently filed cases. Boring paperwork, but necessary. Even the bomb incident was just another file to clean up. I hadn’t meant to kill anyone—just to isolate her. If everyone around her was gone, taking her would be effortless. But no matter how many times I tried, they clung to her. Maybe I should ruin her relationship with Darcy. “How do I do that?” My fingers tapped against the windowsill as I watched Hyacinth step out of her apartment across the street, her bodyguards trailing like
Forced to Marry My Stepbrother 130. Turmoil
–Hyacinth— I was certain she intended to become my husband’s mistress. Proposing in front of me? Bold. But I had seen Raven flinch multiple times. That woman—Minerva—sat across from him, her foot subtly grazing his ankle, then sliding higher, testing his restraint. Raven’s discomfort was palpable. His glare could have scorched her where she sat. When our orders arrived, I draped my hand possessively over his lap. He shifted under my touch, but I only leaned closer, crossing my legs to shield him from Minerva’s advances. Let her try. “If you want, you can visit the site with us,” Colton offered. “Are we hiking, or…?” I trailed off, waiting. “Fly. We’ll fly,” Dane cut in, grinning. “I’ll be your pilot.” Raven’s hand settled on my thigh, a silent claim. “Let me taste that,” he murmured, nodding toward my tuna. Without hesitation, I fed him a bite, rice and all. Colton groaned. “Oh, come on! I don’t want to be a third wheel here.” I smirked. “Minerva’s here. You don’t
