Chapter 16 But before Isabella could finish speaking , Xavier pulled Violet into his arms and said , " If you don't want to acknowledge parents like that , then cut ties . Simple as that ." Cutting off family is seen by many as an unforgivable act . After all , your parents gave you life . No matter how many mistakes they've made , children aren't supposed to say such things . When Violet had tried to sever ties with her family earlier , Xavier hadn't been there . But now , seeing how deeply she'd been wronged , he backed her without hesitation . From childhood to now , no one had ever chosen Violet so firmly , so unquestionably . 1/9 Chapter 16 +5 Points Alexander's expression stiffened . " Mr. Drake , with all due respect , this is a private family matter …" " She's my fiancée now . Her business is my business . If she's being mistreated , then you're disrespecting me too ." Roy didn't miss the chance to add fuel to the fire . " Sir, you weren't here earlier , but this entire family was ganging up on Ma'am Violet . They even twisted the truth about my relationship with her . " All that effort Ma'am Violet put into preparing those gifts for them - what a waste . This family doesn't deserve any of it ! " No one had anything to say to defend 2/9 r 16 + 5 Points bengtselves . ig 6 el riel had already collapsed from blood , unconscious on the floor . But at this dant , the Martin couple could barely keep einemselves afloat - much less worry about Oomen . Well , since they clearly don't value it , take everything back " Xavier ordered . Yes , sir ,' ' Roy replied . Before they left , Roy deliberately stood at the door and read aloud everything that had been in the gift boxes . " Tsk . What a shame . Some people just aren't meant to enjoy gifts like this . " This is ten billion cash . This is ten luxury homes , ten top - of - the - line supercars , and 3/9 Chapter 16 + 5 Points 76 a variety of priceless treasures . Let's take them all !" Alexander's face turned blotchy red and green . Yes , they had money , but in the world of the wealthy elite , they'd only just stepped into the door . And what Xavier had gifted them ? It was worth nearly their entire family fortune . " Mr. Drake , this is clearly a misunderstanding . Violet is our biological daughter . Why wouldn't we love her ? " Alexander said , trying to salvage the situation . " She's flesh of our flesh - tied to us by blood . Surely this doesn't have to escalate to cutting ties over a simple disagreement ." 4/9 Chapter 16 + 5 Points But Xavier's expression remained cold . The warmth Alexander was trying to show was met with an icy wall . Still unwilling to give up , Alexander stepped toward Violet and said softly , " Violet , I know you've misunderstood us over the years , but in the end- " But Violet lifted her gaze and met her father's eyes , her voice calm and unwavering . " If you want my forgiveness , there's one condition : Ruby has to leave this family ." Just seconds ago , Alexander had been all about reconciliation . Now his face darkened . " You really can't tolerate Rue ? " he said , his tone heavy . 5/9 Chapter 16 + 5 Points " You want me to accept the woman who wrecked my marriage ? " Violet raised a brow . " Do you not hear how absurd that sounds ? So what's your decision ? " Her eyes flicked from her father to her mother . They both looked pained , caught in the middle - yet unwilling to act . Violet had already guessed what their choice would be . A faint , emotionless smile tugged at her lips . " If you hate me this much , why did you even bother giving birth to me ? Mr. and Mrs. Martin , from this day forward , 1 have nothing to do with this family anymore ." Her voice echoed through the living room , landing clearly in their ears . When Isabella instinctively stepped forward , 6/9 Chapter 16 + 5 Points Well - technically it wasn't a gift . It had been a freebie that came with a purchase for Ruby . Still , Violet had worn it for years , always telling herself , ' Mom does love me . Just … not that much . But from this moment forward , she would never lie to herself again . " Here " she said , placing the bracelet on the table . " You can have this back ." Then she turned and took Xavier ' s hand . They were just about to reach the door when Isabella suddenly rushed after them . " Violet , I do love you ," she cried . " I just … never knew how to show it . I … " 8/9 Chapter 16 + 5 Points Violet looked over her shoulder , her face blank . " Mrs. Martin , save those words for Ruby . " Then , she turned to her fiance , " Xavier , let's go ." She gripped his hand tightly , and the two of them walked out the door - leaving Gabriel and the Martins behind for good . 9/9