Chapter 488

Emily Lowell's true nature plunged the entire Lowell family into despair.

William Lowell entered the room in silence.

He had given Emily the most—his devotion, his affection, his unwavering trust.

Now, betrayed by the one closest to him, his heart lay in ruins.

Her arrogant tone sent chills down his spine.

His eyes dimmed with profound disappointment.

"Emily," he rasped, "you stole Dr. Quincy's research just to please the Cunninghams?"

She nodded without hesitation. "I'm marrying into their family. Of course I'd prioritize them."

William burst into hysterical laughter.

The sound was laced with bitterness and sorrow.

"Sophia was right. You're both wicked and foolish."

But his realization had come too late.

Emily frowned. "What do you mean, William? Shouldn't I look out for myself?"

"Look out for yourself?" His eyes burned with fury. "You're destroying the Lowells!"

His voice roared through the room. "When this family falls, what future will you have? Did you think you were Sophia Laurent?"

At last, he saw the truth.

Sophia was undeniably exceptional.

Losing her had been their greatest mistake.

But Emily? She only schemed. What had she ever achieved?

Emily's expression darkened.

"Sophia is nothing! Just a healing marriage prop. The Valdemars will discard her soon enough."

Her voice dripped with venom.

With the stolen research data and Ryan Cunningham's favor, how could Sophia possibly compare?

Her hatred for Sophia was undisguised.

Victoria Lowell gasped. "Emily! How can you speak of your sister like that?"

"Sister?" Emily sneered. "She's unworthy. We're mortal enemies—can't you see that?"

Sophia's mere existence tormented her.

Why was Sophia the true heiress while she was just a butcher's daughter?

She would crush Sophia beneath her heel.

That was her real motive for helping the Cunninghams.

Victoria stood speechless, stunned by her words.

Daniel Lowell regained his composure. "Sophia founded Pearl Group. She's Versini Couture's lead designer, a prodigious composer, and Gavin Croix's collaborator. What do you have?"

With each accomplishment listed, Emily's face twisted further.

"Shut up!" she snapped violently.