The DNA Test That Will Shatter Their Lies Novel

When the Lights Went Dead by Riley Shore 8 Summary After the wedding between the Simmons and Reeves families, the Simmons company began to recover. Vivian, now married to Damian, distanced herself from the Simmons household, rarely returning. Meanwhile, the board members started isolating Father, making him more irritable and unpredictable. Sensing an opportunity, I approached Father in his study and warned him that the board doubted the family's succession, aiming to take control of the company.

I offered myself as his representative, promising to protect the family legacy despite being just a daughter. Father, initially conflicted, eventually accepted my determination and began training me to take on a significant role in the company. I refused to be placed directly in a senior position, choosing instead to earn my way up through hard work and ability. Over two years, I rose from entry-level to management, gaining real power and respect. Father's influence gradually returned, and he promoted me to general manager, entrusting me with more control.

Despite his occasional harsh words and Mother's silence, I became a prominent figure in the business world and secured a seat at the board. One day, Vivian appeared at my car, frightened and thin, confessing that Damian was a monster. I took her home, promising protection while our parents were away. However, when they returned, Father declared that Vivian, as a married daughter, no longer belonged in the family, emphasizing his need for the Reeves family's support.

I offered Vivian refuge at another house, revealing the bruises I had endured as Father's puppet, taking the board's blows for him. Vivian, desperate and trusting me, accepted my help and moved to the new house. Despite my efforts, Vivian was soon captured by my men. The man in charge coldly informed her that Father considered disobedient daughters disposable. Through a hidden camera, I witnessed Vivian's burning hatred toward our parents, highlighting the deep family conflict and the harsh reality behind the facade of power and loyalty.

Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below Chapter 8 After the grand wedding between the Simmons and Reeves families , the Simmons stock did begin to recover . When Vivian returned home after the ceremony , she clung shyly to Damian's arm and looked at me with a triumphant smile . " Sister , you see ? I've won . " I simply smiled back , pretending to admire her . " With a husband like that , I can only .... " Before I could finish , Vivian tightened her grip on Damian and led him away . From that day on , she rarely came back to the Simmons house .

Not long after , members of the board began quietly isolating Father , which made him even more irritable and unpredictable . I seized the opportunity to speak with him in his study . " Father , do you know why the board is turning against you ? " He frowned , ready to scold me , but I cut in before he could speak . " It's because they think the Simmons family has no successor . They want to divide what's ours and push you aside , so they can control the company . " Father froze for a moment , his expression gradually hardening . I could tell he was listening .

" Father , will you really stand by and watch the legacy built by generations of the Simmons family fall into someone else's hands ? " I asked with tears in my eyes , playing the part of the dutiful daughter . He let out a long sigh . " I'm getting old ... ' ) ) " But you still have me . " Even though I'm just a daughter , I can be your voice , your stand - in . That way , even if you stay home , you'll still have full control over Simmons through me . " Chapter 8 Dreame - Read Romance Stories Installed Open 88.89 % I looked at him with quiet determination . " I'm part of this family too .

I just don't want to see what belongs to us taken away ." Father's expression shifted , conflicted , before he finally stood and patted my head . " Good girl . I've underestimated you . " From that day on , Father began grooming me with all his effort . He wanted to place me directly into a senior position at Simmons , but I refused . Instead , I worked my way up , earning my place through ability alone . Within two years , I had risen from an entry - level position to management , overseeing multiple projects and holding real power . Father often patted my shoulder with satisfaction .

" You truly are my daughter . " With me in the company , his influence slowly returned . When he eventually promoted me to general manager , he started to hand more control over to me . Even then he kept finding chances to put me down , his words the sharpest blows . Mother would only watch and sigh , never once speaking up for me.Even so , I cracked more than a few tough nuts for Simmons and became a fixture in the financial press , hailed as one of the youngest and most successful women in business . By now , I had a seat at the board table .

What Father didn't know was that I had already gathered enough loyal people in secret - half the company was mine . As I was driving home , Vivian stepped in front of my car again . She looked thinner than ever , worse even than when she first came back to the family . She climbed into the car , trembling , her eyes filled with fear . " Damian ... Damian is a monster . " I sighed and drove her home , knowing Father and Mother were still at a dinner party . " Don't worry . As long as I'm here , you won't have to go back .

" Chapter 8 88.89 % Dreame - Read Romance Stories Installed Open But when my parents returned , I knocked on her door with a helpless look . Vivian , already terrified by the faintest sound , stared at me with pleading eyes . I lowered my gaze . " Father said a married daughter no longer belongs here . He still needs the Reeves family's support . " Vivian's eyes widened in disbelief . "What about Mother ? " I closed my eyes . " Mother does whatever Father says . " Then I softened my tone to comfort her . " I have another house on the outskirts of the city .

I'll take you there and keep you safe . " " Don't be fooled by how polished I look now . I'm only Father's puppet . He uses me to take the board's blows so he doesn't have to face them himself . " I lifted my sleeve , revealing the bruises I had deliberately left on my arm . " Vivian , this is the last thing I can do for you . " Maybe it's human nature - when cornered , people cling to the first lifeline they see . Vivian believed me easily and wept in my arms . " Sister , you're the only one who's ever been good to me . I was wrong about you ... " I sent her to the house that very night .

But she hadn't been there long before my men came for her . " Mr. Simmons said a disobedient daughter can be discarded too , " the man leading them said coldly . Through the microcamera on his collar , I watched clearly as Vivian looked at our parents with nothing but burning hatred in her eyes . Conclusion The chapter closes on a poignant note, underscoring the complexities of family loyalty and the painful sacrifices made in the name of legacy.

The narrator's quiet determination to protect the Simmons name, even at great personal cost, reveals the harsh realities of power and control within the family and the company. Despite the coldness and manipulation from her parents, she stands as a steadfast guardian, embodying both vulnerability and strength as she navigates the treacherous waters of family politics. At the same time, the fragile bond between the sisters emerges as a fragile thread of hope amid the turmoil.

As the protagonist solidifies her position within Simmons, the emotional cost of her rise becomes increasingly apparent. The complex relationship between her and Vivian is poised to unravel further, with Vivian's desperation and resentment threatening to ignite new conflicts that could shake the already fragile family dynamics. Tensions simmer beneath the surface, hinting at difficult choices and painful sacrifices ahead. The protagonist's role as both protector and pawn raises questions about how far she is willing to go to preserve the family legacy-and what she might lose in the process.

Expect moments charged with raw emotion, shifting alliances, and the looming question of whether trust can survive in a house built on secrets and betrayal.