Chapter 4 " Who dares ! An old , stern voice sounded . Everyone in the Rasmussen family hurriedly stood up and respectfully said , " Mom . " Мети Bethany entered in a traditional dress , walking steadily with Evander Rasmussen at her side . She glanced at everyone . Then she looked at Melanie and reached out her hand , trembling , " Mel . " " Grandma , Melanie held Bethany's hand and spoke politely . His attitude toward the Rasmussen family moments ago was completely different . Melanie always knew right from wrong . Bethany was one of the only two people in the Rasmussen family who were nice to her . She was raised by Bethany since she was little , and she was the closest to Bethany . As for the other one ... Melanie set her eyes on Evander , her third brother . When they were kids , he was pretty nice to her . She didn't know if it was still the same now . " Mel , do you still remember me ? " Evander stepped forward with a smile . Melanie smiled , " Evander . " Evander smirked , " My own sister really is different . Guess all that spoiling paid off . " He pulled out a jewelry box and handed it to her . " Here's a gift . Don't turn it down . I only had 16 thousand dollars and kept 1,600 dollars for myself and spent the rest on this necklace . When I make more , I'll get you something better . " Then he glanced at the necklace in Estelle's hand . " Oh , I forgot Estelle got you one too . I heard it was designed by Master Lily , right ? I guess mine doesn't compare . " Estelle's face turned paler . She bit her lip , looking like she was about to cry . " Evander , my friend was tricked . This necklace wasn't designed by Master Lily . " " Really ? " Evander feigned surprise . " Oh my gosh . Did you buy it for ten dollars at a street stall ? Estelle , that's not cool . You took Melanie's place for years , and now you give her a cheap knockoff ? That's too much . " Estelle stomped her foot angrily . " This wasn't ten dollars . " It was fifteen dollars ! " No ? Evander pulled out his phone and showed a photo . " Then isn't this you ? " Estelle looked over and just felt the blood rush to her head . She almost passed out . It was a photo of her picking out necklaces at a street stall . Was Evander insane ? Why was he keeping an eye on her like that ? 09:27 1.8 % AD Kelly Support genuine reading View now > 1 , the princess of the Mafia empire , now hides like a stray dog . < Chapter 4 And when exactly was that photo taken ? She actually didn't notice at all . Estelle looked flustered and turned to Winona with teary eyes . " Mom , it's not what it looks like . I was just helping a little girl pick a necklace . It was a misunderstanding . " Winona patted her hand gently . " I know . " Menu Then she whispered to Evander , " What's wrong with you , Evander ? It was just a misunderstanding . Besides , Melanie grew up in a small town . Even if you gave her a real necklace , could she even pull it off ? " Evander gave her a sideways glance and then turned to Melanie . " Come here . Let me put this on you . Let's show Mom what a real rich girl looks like . " Before Melanie could say yes , Evander just put the necklace on her . The leather outfit didn't exactly match , but Melanie looked stunning no matter what she wore . The necklace instantly elevated her presence . Evander's move was a direct slap in the face to Winona and Estelle . Simon frowned , " Evander , that's enough . Esty made a mistake , but she's still our sister . Don't humiliate her like this . " " My only sister is Melanie . I never accepted this fake , " Evander said coldly . " And Mom , you said they were switched at birth . But why does Melanie remember everything about growing up with me , while Estelle remembers nothing ? " Winona's face turned pale . She couldn't find her tongue . " Only you know what really happened back then . If you want to treat a fake like a treasure , fine . But if you drove away Melanie for her , don't blame me for losing it . " Winona was furious . She had three sons and one daughter . Simon and Ethan Rasmussen obeyed her , but Evander was a constant headache . If he weren't so clever , she would've abandoned him like she did Melanie . Just because she didn't abandon Evander back then , there was another useless person in the house . All he did was hang out with rich kids and waste time . And now , he was openly defying her for Melanie . Bethany looked at Winona with a cold expression . She didn't bother to waste her breath with Winona . " I went through hell to bring Mel back . If anyone dares to throw her out , they can leave this house immediately . " " Bethany , Melanie is just a ... " Bethany cut her off and turned to Estelle . " There are things I won't say out loud . If you want to stay in this family , don't cause trouble . No one can replace Mel . " " Grandma , I never meant to take her place , " Estelle said , eyes red . " The necklace was a misunderstanding . I'll get her a better one . I just want us to get along . " Just then , a servant approached . " Madam , someone claiming to be Master Lily's lawyer just delivered a letter . He said Ms. Rasmussen ... " The servant looked up and met Bethany's unfriendly gaze . Then she quickly corrected herself , " He asked Ms. Estelle to pay 830 09:27 AD Kelly Support genuine reading PGC I , the princess of the Mafia empire now hides like a stray dog 1.8 % View now > < Chapter 4 Menu thousand dollars in damages for Master Lily's reputation within an hour and let Ms. Melanie keep it , or he would sue Ms. Estelle . " Estelle's expression suddenly changed . She thought , ' Didn't she say two hours ? " How did the lawyer get here so fast ? " It has only been less than half an hour ! " Where am I supposed to collect 830 thousand dollars now ? " She turned to Winona for help . " Mom ... " Winona looked furious . She turned to Melanie and snapped , " You just got back and already caused this mess . Go tell Master Lily to drop it now . " Melanie sneered , " You've got some nerve . " Winona really blew her top . " I'm your mom ! Go talk to Master Lily right now ! " A loud bang was heard . Melanie kicked over the marble coffee table beside Winona . Her voice was ice - cold . " Is that clear enough ? " Everyone was shocked by her sudden outburst . Winona's face turned livid . " Melanie ! What's wrong with you ? This isn't a nightclub . It's the Rasmussen villa . You can't behave like this ! " Melanie stepped closer , grabbed Estelle by the hair , and said , " So I'm not allowed to go wild now ?" Melanie's grip was firm , and Estelle screamed instantly . AD