The House Was My Illegitimate Brother's, the Victory Was Mine — Novel

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In a world where family bonds twist into betrayal, Elena finds herself at the center of a turbulent storm. After purchasing a sprawling house, her father demands she hand it over to his illegitimate son, Brian, sparking a fierce battle over loyalty and legacy. Torn between her mother’s desperate pleas for justice and the suffocating pressure of family expectations, Elena embraces a role many would fear: the architect of her own downfall.

What does it mean to be a daughter when your worth is measured by bloodlines and property? As whispers of scandal swirl around her, Elena must navigate a treacherous landscape of deceit, familial duty, and her own ambition. With her mother’s sanity hanging by a thread and her father's expectations growing heavier, the stakes have never been higher. Can Elena reclaim her power, or will she be crushed under the weight of her family’s demands?

As tensions rise and alliances shift, one question remains: how far will Elena go to secure her victory in a game that threatens to unravel everything she holds dear? In this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and self-discovery, nothing is as it seems, and every choice could lead to a new beginning or a devastating end.

The House Was My Illegitimate Brother's, the Victory Was MineChapter 1

After hearing that I had bought a big house, my father brazenly demanded, in front of all our relatives and friends, that I transfer the property to his illegitimate son.

"You’re not married," he said. "Eventually, the house will belong to your brother anyway. It's better to transfer it to him now so he can marry, have children and continue our family's bloodline soon."

Without hesitation, my mother refused and even stood up to argue against the crowd on my behalf.

Instead of supporting her, I sided with my father and criticized her alongside him.

"Mom, Dad is right. A sister should look after her brother. I'll go transfer the house to him tomorrow."

And that was not all.

I even forced my mother to step down from her position, giving it to the mistress. I brought the mistress to my side, keeping a close watch on her, forbidding her from returning home to cause trouble.

My mother was nearly driven mad by me.

However, it did not take long before my father and his illegitimate son were the ones seething with rage.

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After receiving my mother's message, I immediately took leave from work and rushed home.