A fake poverty that my parent build for me novel

18 At the press conference , Sebastian played the surveillance footage .

Behind the scenes , he had also hired hackers to retrieve the chat records between the Sanders family members and their bodyguards , revealing irrefutable evidence of their crimes .

With Aunt Zamara and me testifying , we laid bare all of the Sanders familys heinous deeds .

There was no exaggeration , no embellishment just a calm recounting of facts .

And yet , the truth was shocking enough to leave the audience in stunned silence .

I watched as the prominent business leaders in attendance began making calls , one after another , severing their partnerships with the Sanders family .

Even the banks promptly froze their dealings with them .

Within hours , the Sanders familys financial lifeline had been cut .

As the press conference was nearing its end , the Sanders family barged into the venue .

Joseph stormed in , grabbing a teacup and hurling it at me .

You ungrateful wretch ! Are you determined to destroy our family ?! Sebastian immediately stepped in front of me , shielding me .

He glared coldly at Joseph .

Mr.

Sanders , do dare to assault someone here in front of all these people ? It was only then that Joseph seemed to realize the room was full of journalists , cameras clicking and livestreams rolling .

He waved his hands in a panic .

Its all lies ! Everything Sebastian said is false pure defamation ! Other members of the Sanders family rushed forward , pale faced , desperately trying to defend themselves .

Diana turned to me , pleading , Yanna , why are you standing there ? Say something to defend your family ! I let out a derisive laugh .

Family ? Dont make me sick .

Do I have anything to do with your so called family ? When you deceived me , you didnt see me as family .

A Fake Poverty that My Parent Build for Me When you beat me , you didnt see me as family .

And now , suddenly , Im family again ? Is there no end to your shamelessness ? Diana , enraged and humiliated , screamed , Yanna , you ungrateful brat ! Ill kill you ! She lunged at me , hands reaching for my throat , but Sebastian intercepted her with a swift kick , sending her sprawling to the ground .

Rianne rushed over to help the disheveled Diana , while Julian pulled out a knife , threatening to harm me .

Just then , the sound of sirens blared outside .

Police officers stormed in , swiftly restraining the Sanders family members .

Their struggles were futile as cold handcuffs clicked into place .

As they were being led out , Diana suddenly turned back , pointing a finger at me and shouting , Do you even know who this Yanna is ? Shes just a cunning girl from the slums ! To earn money , she did everything worked as a maid , cleaned toilets , and even sold herself ! Shes riddled with diseases ! This kind of trash who would ever want her ? Ill make sure she dies alone ! Her venomous words spread through the room like wildfire , and I felt the weight of skeptical gazes falling on me .

I didnt bother to defend myself .

I was exhausted from everything .

The Sanders familys downfall was enough for me .

As for Dianas baseless accusations , I couldnt care less .

But then , something completely unexpected happened .

Beside me , Sebastian pulled a diamond ring from his pocket and suddenly knelt on one knee .

I froze , staring at him in shock .

The room fell silent as every pair of eyes , every camera , turned to focus on him .

Flashes of light burst across the room .

In front of everyone , Sebastian gazed at me with warmth and tenderness .

Yanna , he began , his voice steady and filled with emotion , ever since I met you , Ive been captivated by you .

Ive observed every step youve taken .

I know how hard youve worked taking on jobs that were exhausting and thankless .

But I also know that every penny youve earned was honest and clean .

At first , I simply admired your integrity and character .

But over time , your resilience , your determination to keep fighting for a better life it drew me in completely .

I fell deeply and irreversibly in love with you .

He looked into my eyes , his gaze unwavering .

Yanna , I love you .

Will you marry me ?