Chapter 27

Ivy glared at Elene and was frustrated by her naivety. "How dare you say that? Have you forgotten what I told you that night?" "Evelyn is still useful to the Wiley family. If we want to connect with more powerful people, she's our key to opening those doors." "But what about me?" Elene cried bitterly. "I'm also a daughter of the Wiley family, so why does everything have to depend on Evelyn?" Ivy hadn't expected Elene to think that way. She was stunned for a moment, but quickly walked over and took her hand. "It's not that we rely on Evelyn for everything, but rather that I don't want you to suffer. "Do you think clinging to the rich and powerful is easy? You've always been my precious baby, cherished and protected. "I worry about you getting hurt, about you facing any kind of hardship. I've always chosen the best for you," Ivy said as she wiped away Elene's tears and smoothed her hair. "The Wiley family isn't prominent. If you marry someone rich, you'll likely be mistreated by