Chapter 349

The members of the Wentworth family were becoming increasingly bewildered by Wallace's attitude. They had previously thought Melina had fallen out of favor, yet Wallace personally sent her off to school. This honor was not granted to any of the younger members of the family. Now that Wallace instructed Andrew and Melina to move, Esmeralda and the others believed they had triumphed, and they were convinced Wallace had chosen them. However, Wallace had turned around to present Melina with a gift of immeasurable worth. When Amara first saw the emerald pendant as a child, she was captivated, pestering Wallace for it repeatedly. He had hardly even allowed her a glance, let alone a touch. Now witnessing Wallace so casually bestow it upon Melina, Amara was distraught. She stepped forward, unable to resist voicing her thoughts. Esmeralda, quick-witted, pinched Amara. Once Wallace and Melina walked over to the dining table, Amara intentionally lagged behind and whispered to Esmeralda, "