**Chapter 14**
Julian returned to his car and called Max.
“I want all of Riley’s records from childhood to adulthood. Every detail, no omissions.”
“And-”
He said, “All the privileges I previously granted to Chloe and her parents? Stop them Immediately.”
Gathering information took time, and Julian also needed time to accept this colossal reversal.
That evening, Max delivered all the documents related to Riley.
Julian spent three days and three nights meticulously sifting through every single detail.
It turned out that Chloe had been the one pampered since childhood, while Riley, as the older sister, was always expected by their parents to yield, endure, and be tolerant.
When the two sisters celebrated their birthdays together, their parents only allowed Chloe to invite friends home for cake, while Riley was like a server, bringing drinks, cleaning up.
When their mother’s wallet went missing, Chloe had stolen the money and stuffed it into Riley’s pocket then accused Riley of stealing it
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When their mother’s wallet went missing, Chloe had stolen the money and stuffed it into Riley’s pocket, then accused Riley of stealing it.
Their father had brutally beaten Riley and locked her in a dark, sunless basement for a full half–month.
Their mother had once felt pity and secretly prepared food, asking Chloe to take it to her sister.
But Chloe poured all the food into the gutter, saying as she did so, “I’d rather pour it out than give it to you.”
In the end, Riley truly starved to the point of near death, thin as a rail.
It was a kind old lady from a neighboring house who gave her food and spoke many good words to her father, only then was Riley released.
But after that incident, Riley devPTSD.
She became extremely afraid of darkness and enclosed spaces.
However, he only had one examination report; there were no records of further treatment or prescriptions.
He asked Max about it.
Max said, “Because Miss Riley’s parents thought she was faking it. How could a child have mental illness? It was all just to gain sympathy and get more pocket money.”
Julian’s hand, holding the examination report, began to tremble violently.
What kind of life had Riley lived?
She had clearly endured so much injustice and humiliation, she clearly had a severe mental illness, yet when she saw a pitiful stray cat, she would still bravely rush to save it.
At this thought, Julian’s heart began to ache intensely again.
Chloe, and her father and mother, owed Riley far too much over the years.
Even though Riley was dead, he would make them pay for every single thing!
Chloe returned home in the evening.
Several relatives were there, her aunt’s family and her cousin.
Upon seeing her, her aunt and uncle immediately put on fawning smiles. “Chloe’s home! Auntie brought you some hometown specialties you loved as a child, come and eat!”
Chloe looked coldly at the items her aunt brought and scoffed. “You expect me to eat something like this? My boyfriend takes me to Michelin restaurants every day. I’m afraid this stuff will upset my stomach, and my boyfriend would be worried,”
Her aunt’s face instantly went pale.
Her uncle quickly smoothed things over. “Yes, yes, we know. Your boyfriend loves you very much, and treats you exceptionally well. It was Auntie and Uncle’s oversight. Chloe, Uncle apologizes to you,”
Chloe reluctantly accepted the apology, then said haughtily, “Alright, what do you want? Why are you here this time?”
Her uncle rubbed his hands, fawning. “Your cousin wants to get into an Ivy League school, but his scores definitely aren’t high enough. Could you ask your boyfriend for some help, perhaps pull some strings?”
Chloe listened, expressionless. “That’s a small matter. No problem. My boyfriend is the CEO of the Fuentes Group. What can’t he do? Don’t worry, I’ll mention it to him later.”
Her aunt and uncle immediately rejoiced. “Oh, I knew it! Chloe is amazing, much better than her sister.”
Her father also felt proud that Chloe could help their relatives.
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Her aunt and uncle immediately rejoiced. “Oh, I knew it! Chloe is amazing, much better than her sister.”
Her father also felt proud that Chloe could help their relatives.
He laughed heartily. “Yes, Chloe has always been impressive since she was little. As for that sister of hers, humph, let’s not even mention her! That useless girl hasn’t come back to see her parents in so many days. Such an ungrateful wretch! And the husband she found is useless too, only earning three or four thousand a month. How can he compare to Chloe’s boyfriend, who can buy an entire department store with a mere
wave of his hand…”
Just as he was speaking, Julian suddenly pushed open the door and announced loudly, “Father–in–law, do we have guests today?”
