Eliminate Cindy

★★★★

Cindy’s face crumpled, the weight of Damon’s words striking her like a physical blow. "You can’t just strip me of my identity, Damon. This name, this family—it’s all I have left. How can you be so heartless?"

"You should be glad I’m not heartless," Damon replied curtly, his tone cutting through the air like a knife. "Otherwise, your situation would be far worse. The wealth you’ve been given should be enough to keep you comfortable for the rest of your life, but understand this—I don’t want you anywhere near me or my son ever again."

Cindy’s breath caught in her throat, disbelief washing over her. "What? No... I can’t leave. I love you and Dante. I won’t go anywhere. I’ve sacrificed too much for this family. This is my life, Damon."

"You never loved Great Grandpa," Dante interjected, his young voice shaking with anger as he finally spoke up. He turned to Cindy, his eyes filled with a mix of pain and resentment. "And you could never truly love us. If you ever try to hurt my real