Chapter 222

• I watched Victoria carefully, fully aware she could see through my polite words and straight into my intentions. With a knowing smile, she offered me a gentle but firm warning.
• “You’ll be moving to Hell Monarch Estate soon to live with Rafael,” she said coolly. “If you don’t understand how to manage a household and a family empire, don’t try to overstep and take control. Once Cassandra officially joins the family, she’ll naturally assume leadership over the household’s affairs...”
• I cut in, my tone unusually serious, leaving no room for misunderstanding. “Victoria, that’s not how it’s going to be. A new fiancée doesn’t just walk in and take charge. I have my doubts about Cassandra. Since we’re all being honest here I don’t like her, and I don’t want her as my daughter-in-law, much less running things.”