THE PRECIOUS JEWEL

scomfort, but she was unable to dismiss it.The man's shape was all that she could see in the darkness, but she could still smell the distinctive Gucci cologne softly permeating the air

learn that they had given birth to a girl of their own some time ago!For years now, Emma had known that Olivia was attempting to win their father over. When their father was there, she would act one way, then behind him, she would change. Emma never imagined that Olivia would attempt to undermine her on her own birthday!"Y-you, I was going to give you Everly Jewelry when you eventually reached adulthood but y-you.It's unbelievable that you would pull off such a prank to damage the family name! I would rather never see your face again! Without a blatant scumbag like you as a daughter, Roberts could do better!".Emma became furious, "Are you kicking me out, Dad?"Just at her feet, Clark broke the cup he was holding. "Leave this place like the hell!""How dare you do this! have you forgotten who founded this jewelry company? It was my mother, and without my mother this company wouldn't exist. And how dare you want to give it out to the daughter of a bitch who destroyed the family and made my mother miserable? How could she possibly design an excellent jewelry with such bad taste of hers....Emma's questioning went unanswered and was replaced by a slap on the face. She inclined her head for a long time, she immediately turned and looked at his father, unbelievable that her father would hit her. She seemed to see a flash of guilt in her father's eyes, but maybe she was wrong after all, at this time, her eyes had long been full of tears that she cannot really see.Suddenly she felt so tired like a deflated ball, and did not want to argue anymore, her lips opened and finally said nothing, just a bitter smile, looked up at Olivia and her father,and said: "I'll leave as you wish"While trembling violently, Emma then looked up to see Olivia sneering back at her, her father's frown untrusting. She was overcome with a cold feeling in her heart.Olivia approached Emma as she was hauling her bags through the front yard. She held out her arm, seeming to be kind, offering to assist with the luggage. But Emma smacked her hand instead of reaching out. "Go away."When Olivia finally saw Emma's animosity for her, she revealed her true nature. "I'll tell you the truth. Yes, last night I did put a little bit to that drink. It must be awful to be tarnished by a man, I suppose.Emma chewed on her lips in dismay. "By worming your way into our house, you and Camila achieved your goals. What more are you looking for?"I want your status," I said. Olivia approached her directly and gave her a furious look. "Why do I get to be the illegitimate child while you get