Liam Winston's expression darkened instantly.
He remembered Sophia Sullivan's cold, indifferent face.
"She truly only cares about money."
Her transformation after the divorce was so drastic.
Wasn't it all just to climb the social ladder?
His gaze turned icy.
"Why shouldn't I take this money?"
Every time he heard Sophia's name,
his emotions spiraled out of control.
A nameless fury surged within him,
mixed with an inexplicable possessiveness.
After all, they had once been married.
Yet she had thrown herself into another man's arms in the blink of an eye.
Even seducing Ethan Sullivan.
Liam's voice was devoid of warmth.
"I'll make sure the whole city knows."
"Sophia Sullivan is nothing but a gold digger."
"She's been scheming for my fortune for a long time."
Chloe Evans' lips curved slightly.
She gently adjusted the blanket over him.
"Maybe Sister didn't mean it."
"She grew up in an orphanage."
"It's only natural she values money."
Then she smoothly shifted the topic.
"Mother scolded me today."
"She said I shouldn't aspire to the general manager position."
"That I'm too ambitious."
She nestled into Liam's arms,
wearing a docile, obedient expression.
"I've been thinking."
"Maybe I really should start from the bottom."
"Mother is a bit controlling."
"But I don't want to strain your relationship with her."
Liam was already seething with anger.
Hearing this, his brows furrowed deeper.
He recalled Mrs. Winston's harsh words.
His voice was glacial.
"I'm the CEO now."
"Appointments in the subsidiaries."
"Are not for others to interfere with."
"Not even my mother."
His chest tightened with frustration.
"Am I supposed to live under her thumb forever?"
Chloe gently massaged his temples,
like a considerate confidante.
"Don't be so harsh, Liam."
"Mother has her own struggles."
"Father is never home."
"She's close with that uncle."
"But she can't openly bring him here."
Her voice dripped with sweetness.
"I heard Mother plans to bring him into the company."
"If we accommodate him a little."
"Mother won't target me anymore."
Liam's mind buzzed.
Rage instantly consumed him.
Chloe noticed his trembling,
but pretended not to.
She remained nestled against him.
"My heart aches for you."
"Grandfather doesn't support you."
"Father only cares about his illegitimate son."
"Mother's attention isn't on you."
Her voice grew even sweeter.
"As for Sister Sophia."
"After the divorce, she's been coming after you."
"I wish I could share your burden."
"Only we can walk this path together."
Chloe clung to him tightly.
Her lips brushed his ear.
"Liam."
"I'm the only one left by your side."
"I'll never leave you."