Chapter 13 Alexander was caught off guard by the confrontation , left speechless and uncomfortable . Ruby said gently , " Vivi , we're the younger generation . We shouldn't speak to Dad like that . " " Ruby , shut up ! " Violet shot her a sharp glare and sneered , " Now you want to talk about respecting your elders ? Where was your sense of shame when you climbed into your brother - in - law's bed ?! " Ruby's face turned pale . She hadn't expected the usually gentle Violet to suddenly turn on her like this . " Vivi , I …" 1/7 Chapter 13 + 5 Points Violet spat on the floor , disgusted . " Don't call me that . What kind of sister am I to you ? We don't even share blood ! " Your mother was a maid , and you've done nothing but occupy a place that was never yours . You were given the title of the Martins's daughter out of pity - don't let it go to your head . Know your place . " If your mother hadn't pulled those tricks back then , you'd just be another maid in this estate . And you think you're qualified to call me your sister ? " You're nothing ." Each sentence from Violet hit like a slap , leaving everyone in stunned silence . Was this really the timid Violet they 2/7 Chapter 13 + 5 Points remembered ? She had always been nearly invisible in the Martins . Even the staff barely acknowledged her because she was so easy to push around . But now - it was like she had become a different person . Even Gabriel found her unfamiliar , but in a way , he liked it . The old Violet had always been meek around him , never dressed up , and frankly , was boring . But now , she radiated a presence he couldn't ignore . He stood up , almost without thinking , and walked toward her . 3/7 Chapter 13 + 5 Points " Vivi , I- " Before he could touch her , Violet slapped his hand away coldly . Her eyes were icy . " Gabriel , don't touch me with those filthy hands of yours . There are so many women in the world . You just had to sleep with Ruby . Were you trying to disgust me ? " Gabriel instinctively tried to explain , " Vivi , no - it wasn't like that . She came to me , I … " Ruby had already lost all her dignity . With Alexander and Isabella watching , she couldn't let things get worse . " Gab , what are you even saying ! " Gabriel snapped back to reality , shocked by his own words . Wasn't Ruby the one he cared about most ? What he just said could ruin her completely . 4/7 Chapter 13 + 5 Points Watching him falter between two women , Violet's smirk turned even colder . She must've been blind back then , to ever think someone like him had saved her . Isabella's voice cut through the tension , cold and accusing . " Violet , what do you mean by that ? What do you mean Rue slept with her brother - in - law ? " Violet spoke clearly , enunciating every word . " Your precious Rue seduced my husband the moment she got back from London . " Oh wait - my ex - husband , I should say . " Betray me once , and I won't give you a second chance . Since Ruby likes trash like him so much , I'm happy to let you all have him . " 5/7 Chapter 13 + 5 Points Gabriel's face reddened while Ruby was too ashamed to even lift her head . Isabella looked stunned at first , but seeing Ruby crying , her heart softened . Ruby knelt on the floor , tears streaming down her face like a tragic heroine . Anyone unaware of the truth might think Violet was the one bullying her . " Mom , Dad , I'm sorry! I've embarrassed you … But I just … I can't forget Gab ! " Isabella swallowed the harsh words she'd been about to say . All that remained was a helpless sigh . " Oh , sweetie … how could you be so foolish ? " Isabella turned to Violet , her voice strained . 6/7 Chapter 13 + 5 Points " Violet , I know this was your sister's fault , and she's young and impulsive . But you're the older one - can't you just let it go ? We're a family . Do we really need to air all this out like this ? " 7/7