Chapter 4

Damian thought I was just being stubborn. His voice dropped dangerously. "Chloe, don't push your luck."

"Your mother came to blackmail us. We could have easily ended her, but Vanessa was kind enough to spare her life. Are you really going to sit there and watch your mother die?"

Marcus sneered, "Exactly. Your mother deserved it. Vanessa is way too soft-hearted."

"Instead of thanking her, you're trying to play games?"

I explained calmly, "You're misunderstanding me. What I mean is, the person in that sack is Damian's mother. He is the only one who can sign this waiver."

"Damian, I am warning you one last time. You better send the person in that sack to the hospital right now, or she is going to die right in front of you."

Hearing this, Marcus lost his temper. "Chloe, are you insane? How dare you curse the Matriarch at her own homecoming party?"

Damian was furious. "Chloe, it seems I’ve spoiled you too much over the years. You've become so arrogant that you don't even know how to respect your elders."

"Do you want to see if I can make sure your mother never leaves this mountain alive?"

He turned around and roared at the bodyguards, "Take that old trash and throw her back into the dog kennel!"

The bodyguard hesitated, glancing at me. "Sir... is that really a good idea?"

Damian roared, "She refused to sign the waiver, didn't she? She likes cursing my mother? Today, I’ll show her exactly what happens when you disrespect my family!"

Seeing Damian’s rage, the bodyguard didn't dare disobey. He immediately went to carry out the order.

The guests around us shook their heads, whispering among themselves.

"Chloe has crossed the line this time. She touched the Boss's red line."

"Seriously. Back when the old Boss was assassinated, it was Lady Eleanor who held the family syndicate together. She only went to Europe to recover because of old injuries. Everyone knows the Boss cares about his mother more than anything. Chloe must be suicidal to curse her today."

"Her poor mother. Imagine having such a heartless daughter. No parent could live long with a child like that."

The whispers were incredibly harsh.

But they didn't affect me at all.

I ignored everyone and locked eyes with Damian, speaking slowly. "Damian, are you absolutely sure you want to go this far?"

Damian looked down at me with cold disgust. "Chloe, you brought this on yourself."

"Your mother got what she deserved."

"You shouldn't have brought your bad luck and curses to my mother's celebration."

"If it weren't for our history, I would have thrown you into the kennel with her!"

Just as the words left his mouth, two guards walked in, escorting a middle-aged man in a white lab coat and glasses.

The man saw me and immediately spoke up. "Miss Chloe, I’m here to deliver your mother's personal belongings."