A cold, triumphant sneer flickered in Monique's eyes. "Chloe is finished. She'll never get near high society again. From now on, she can only look up at the world we move in!" Monique let out a harsh laugh. "Carolyn, you think Chloe's got any money for a taxi right now? I'm dying to see her begging on the streets—dragging that little brat along with her." Carolyn joined in the cruel laughter. Before today, she had imagined countless scenarios of crushing Chloe beneath her heel. Now it had happened so effortlessly, without her even having to lift a finger. It was almost too easy. After leaving the Lewis Manor, Chloe had no need to worry about getting a taxi. A sleek, imposing G-Class was already waiting for her in a discreet location nearby. The moment Chloe appeared, the vehicle glided smoothly to a halt before her. The window rolled down, revealing Zachary in the driver's seat, grinning widely. "My dear princess, welcome to your new life! I've already reviewed the severance agreement—it's airtight. You are officially, and completely, free from the Lewis family." "Mommy, we have to celebrate! You got Grandma's jewelry back!" Robert popped his head up from the back seat, his face beaming at her. "Alright, my treat!" Chloe laughed, opening the door and sliding into the passenger seat. No sooner had she settled in than Robert leaned forward from the back, his eyes alight with mischievous excitement. "Mommy, can I hack the Lewis Group's systems now? One little slip from me, and their system bugs get exposed! They'll be stuck with the mess, go bankrupt soon enough, and that's definitely gonna be hilarious!" "Not yet. Let them enjoy their little victory a while longer." Chloe's lips curved into a sly, knowing smile. "The higher they climb, the harder they'll fall."A chuckle escaped Zachary. "I can't believe you severed ties with the Lewis family so cleanly. I thought that whole den of vipers would put up more of a fight. I guess I overestimated them!" "It's called using their own tactics against them—leaving them with no way out." Chloe smiled coolly, resting her arm on the window frame. She looked sharp and formidable, her beauty edged with an icy chill. ***** At the Myers Manor... Arthur returned home from work to find Jennifer and Jenarth waiting for him in the living room. Two packed suitcases—one large, one small—stood beside them. Jenarth clearly looked like he'd been punished. His eyes were red and puffy, tears still glistening on his cheeks. When he saw Arthur, he sniffled hard, visibly struggling to hold back more tears. "Stop that crying!" Jennifer snapped sharply."Mom, I did it for you! So we could stay together forever!" Jenarth shot back, his voice thick with both rebellion and pain. "You..." Jennifer's hand swung up instinctively, but his plea stopped her cold. It hung there, trembling in the air for a second before she crumpled, a sob tearing from her throat. "Jenarth, it's all my fault. I failed you... I've ruined you." Jennifer staggered backward, her legs giving way. "Careful!" Arthur rushed forward and caught her in his arms. "Arthur, I'm so sorry. I never meant for this to happen. I never expected the media to spin the story like that." Jennifer's voice was choked with tears. "I didn't know about the camera. I never thought it would get this crazy online. Now... the whole world has the wrong idea about us." As she spoke, Jennifer grabbed the diamond ring from the table and pressed it into Arthur's hand. "Arthur, this ring... it's all a huge misunderstanding!" Through her streaming tears, Jennifer explained that Jenarth had secretly taken the ring and given it to her, telling her it was a gift from Arthur. She saw it was a custom piece and, in her excitement, assumed Arthur was using it to express his love. Overjoyed, she had simply put it on. "The concert was such a success, and I thought it was all because of your ring. I thought you..." Jennifer turned her face away, feigning embarrassment. "I know I was hoping for too much. I shouldn't have thought that way. Arthur, I'm sorry. Jenarth just wants you to be his father. I... I'm so sorry!" "Daddy Arthur, don't you get it? Mom's always had you on her mind." Jenarth suddenly shouted, "I went into the wrong room and saw this cool ring in the drawer. I thought you were going to give it to Mom, so I did it for you. I didn't know it belonged to someone else!" Jenarth stared defiantly at Arthur. "Daddy Arthur, if you need to punish someone, then beat me to death! My life is worthless anyway. As long as Mom is okay, I'll take any punishment." "Jenarth, don't talk nonsense!" Jennifer pushed Arthur away and pulled Jenarth into a tight embrace. "Jenarth, I won't leave you. I don't need anything else. You're all I have in this world."