Chapter 9 Victor clasped my hand , his voice laced with contempt .
Alessia opened her mouth as if to argue but no words came out as though she had suddenly remembered something At that moment , my brother , Matteo , stepped forward .
Thats enough , Isla .
Havent you caused enough trouble ? You know very well why those things couldnt be investigated .

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There may be no evidence , but that doesnt mean we don t know the truth ! With someone finally backing her up .
Alessias confidence returned Exactly ! Isla , dont play dumb .
We all know why theres no proof , but that doesnt erase the fact that you hurt me .
You cant deny it ! Chapter 9 I let out a cold laugh .
The truth is clear to those involved .
In my past life , Alessia had always seen me as an enemy .
She had once lured me into a nightclub , orchestrating a scandal that not only tarnished my reputation but also shattered my innocence .
When I returned home in disgrace , rumors spread that I had begged my father to use .
his wealth and influence to bury the scandal .
Desperate and broken , I had asked her why she did it .
She had looked down at me with undisguised disdain and said , I despise people like you , the privileged second generation .
You have no real ability , yet everything in life comes so easily to you .
Everything I have , I earned with my own hard work .
You re just a stepping stone on 55 % 22.35 2/6 F Chapter 9 my way to the top .
You should feel honored to be used by me .
She saw me as nothing more than cannon fodder , a disposable pawn , a contrast to make her shine brighter .
But in my past life , I was foolish .
I was too blinded by love .
I ignored everything , threw away my pride and placed all my hopes on Nicholas Dumont .
I had naively believed that he could save me , but reality had shattered that illusion .
In this life , I had given up everything for a new beginning .
I only wanted to live for myself .
Yet , even now , they refused to let me go .
Isla , wont you even listen to your brother ? Today is the most important day of Alessias career .
Given that youve hurt her before , you need to take a step back .
As 55 % 22.35 3/6 Chapter 9 your brother , I promise you , we can put our hostility behind us .
Youll still be my dear sister and we can coexist peacefully .
Lets settle this .
Admit that everything was your doing , apologize publicly and lets put an end to this matter .
Matteo had always been like this , in both of my lives .
As an older brother , he stood above me , pressuring me to make concessions for Alessia Bellucci .
All because he felt sorry for her .
He once told me , Shes the same age as you , yet shes lived a completely different life .
Dont you think that s pitiful ? Whats the harm in giving her a little something ? You already have so much more than she does , so cant you be a little more generous ? Ive watched over Alessia since she was a child .
I trust my own judgment .
I know exactly what kind of person she is .
I had cried then , asking him , Im your 4/6 Chapter 9 sister .
We grew up together .
Do you really think Im someone who would do something so despicable ? However , all he did was sigh .
I know youve been spoiled since childhood , but this time , I wont stand by your side .
Thinking back on it now , I could not help but find it laughable .
I had been held hostage by morality my entire life .
But this time .
I would not tolerate it any longer .
I calmly picked up my phone and spoke with a steady voice .
Matteo , you think Ive had an easy life while Alessia struggled her way up from nothing .
So , by that logic , I should yield to her , is that it ? Without hesitation , Matteo nodded and said , Isnt that right ? Alessias success comes from her own efforts , unlike yours .
5/6 Chapter 9 Isnt that enough for you ?