Emily calmly replied, "My mother only gave birth to me; I don’t have a sister. I’m not sure who you’re talking about."

"Are you pretending not to know?"

"And you’re doing the same."

With just a few words, Emily effortlessly deflected Chloe’s attempt at provocation.

Chloe’s lips were painted a striking red, and when she curled them into a smile, it gave her an air of harshness. "You’ve changed now that you have powerful backing. Marrying into the Norman family has really boosted ...