The only person my parents cared about was Adeline, their adopted daughter who wasn’t even related to them by blood. Since that was the truth, I no longer wanted a family or love. I would give them exactly what they wanted.
After that, I pulled out my phone and called a friend.
"Find all the security footage that proves Adeline’s involvement in my kidnapping."
After a brief pause, I added, "Also, spread the news about the new project. Get Brian to invest, then cut off access to the critical technologies for both the Herbert and Wyatt companies."
Within seven days, I would give them a gift that they would never forget. Once I ended the call, I gathered every photo of me and Brian. One by one, I tossed them onto the floor and set them on fire.
Watching the flames rise, I whispered coldly, "This time, we’ll never meet again."
I packed all my things in my room before stepping out the moment I saw Adeline leaning casually against the second-floor railing. She held the engagement ring Brian had given me while she showed off a smug smile on her face.
"Lilian, was that kidnapping game fun last time?"