Chapter 1056

My mom proved to be even more ruthless than my dad. She found me, dropped to her knees without a word, and begged me.

She reminded me of the years they had spent raising me, pleading that I ensure they wouldn't be left without a sense of security in their old age.

In essence, they were pressuring me to abandon everything. I was to pursue money and power for their sake, secure the Hayes family's head position, and ensure our grip on wealth and influence.

Their priority was maintaining their luxurious, elevated lifestyle. My happiness, my desires—whether I even wanted those things—meant nothing to them. Sometimes, it felt like I was nothing more than a tool for achieving their ambitions.

My dad told me bluntly that he would go after Queenie if I didn't comply. He said, "You're right. I'm incapable of outmaneuvering your uncle. But no matter how incompetent I am, I can easily make Queenie's life in Harveyton unbearable."

To be honest, that day was the coldest my heart had ever felt