Chapter 14 - Eleanor Realizes She Trusted The Wrong Family Member

Back at the grand estate, Eleanor sat in the quiet library staring out at the manicured lawns in profound, bitter regret.
She looked up at Lorena, who stood by the window holding a cup of hot tea with absolute grace and poise.
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“I was wrong about you, Lorena... I backed the wrong person, and it destroyed everything,” Eleanor whispered softly.
“Survival requires integrity, Eleanor, not blind ambition,” Lorena replied calmly, showing neither anger nor pity.
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