Chapter 150: A Long Road Ahead

Chapter 150: Chapter 150: A Long Road Ahead

A chill surfaced in Vera Xavier’s eyes. ’If Cara Preston is that good at putting on an act, then I’ll play along with her to the bitter end!’

She said lightly, "You’re my sister. How could I be angry with you? Even though you said a heap of nasty things about me in front of the entire school today and nearly ruined my reputation, it doesn’t change the fact that you’re my sister. Compared to our bond as family, a little scheme like that is truly nothing. So, Cara, I really didn’t take today’s incident to heart, and you shouldn’t either. We’re still the best of sisters."

Cara Preston’s expression immediately froze. Then, Vera Xavier heard Zachary Preston’s voice, tinged with anger. "I thought it couldn’t be possible, but it turns out it was all true. Cara, you have disappointed me so much!"

Vera Xavier genuinely felt that while playing this "devoted sisters" game with Cara Preston was boring, it sometimes yielded unexpected results. ’No wonder Cara loves faking it so much.’

She shot Cara Preston a disdainful look, then turned to face Zachary Preston’s disappointed expression. She genuinely pitied him. ’None of the women in this family give him a moment’s peace.’

Cara Preston hurriedly explained, "Dad, it’s not like that! I didn’t say anything bad about Sister..."

"Shut up!" Zachary Preston said coldly. "Principal Gage called my office. Do you think he would lie?"

Cara Preston’s face turned deathly pale in an instant. Vera Xavier was also a bit surprised, but then she thought of Master Nathan and it all made sense. ’He must have said something to Principal Gage.’

Zachary Preston looked at Cara Preston and said, "Cara, I never imagined you would become this kind of person. Your behavior in front of The Nathan Family was a bit frivolous, and I could understand that was because you like Nathaniel Nathan. But how could you hurt Vera like that? I let you stay in our family because I raised you and have grown attached to you, not so you could hurt Vera!"

Cara Preston trembled and stammered, "Dad, I..."

"If you do this again, I’ll have no choice but to send you back to the Xavier Family," Zachary Preston said coldly. "The Preston Family can’t afford to keep a daughter with such a vicious heart."

This time, Cara Preston’s tears were real. "Dad, this was honestly a mistake! I never intended to hurt Sister. I’m begging you, please don’t send me back to the Xavier Family! To me, the debt I owe you for raising me is greater than anything. You’re more of a father to me than my own birth father!"

A flicker of pity crossed Zachary Preston’s eyes. He turned to look at Vera Xavier. "Vera, I’ll let you decide what to do about this."

Tears welling in her eyes, Cara Preston immediately pleaded, "Sister, I swear I’ll never say another bad word about you in front of outsiders again. I’m begging you, please don’t send me away!"

Vera Xavier knew Zachary Preston had always been kind and soft-hearted. ’Today’s incident isn’t enough to get Cara thrown out of the Preston Family. Even if she were kicked out this time, she’d probably just be back after a while. I either don’t make a move, or when I do, I won’t give Cara a single shred of a chance.’

So she said softly, "Dad, what Cara did was wrong, but she’s my sister. I’m willing to forgive her."

𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Zachary Preston let out a visible sigh of relief. He gave Vera Xavier a guilty look, then turned to Cara Preston and said, "What are you waiting for? Thank your sister!"

At that moment, Cara Preston probably wanted to tear Vera Xavier to pieces, but she swallowed her fury and said, "Sister, thank you."

Vera Xavier looked Cara Preston in the eye and said, "We’re sisters. No need to be so polite. After all, we have plenty of time."