Chapter 5 Menu Winona was so furious that her chest ached . She pointed at Melanie , completely lost for words . Finally , she turned to Bethany and said , " Bethany , this is the granddaughter you insisted on bringing back . Look at her . She's been home less than an hour and has already caused chaos . Now she's even trying to hit her sister . Are you really going to let this troublemaker stay in our family ? " Bethany glanced at Melanie . " Mel doesn't have a sister . Aren't you a professor ? Don't you believe people should face consequences for their actions ? So if Mel makes a mistake , she should be punished . But if Estelle does , she gets a free pass ? " " It's not the same ! " Winona snapped . " Estelle was raised with care . She's smart , well - behaved , and about to attend the University of Chicago . How can Melanie compare ? And the necklace thing wasn't even Estelle's fault . It was a tiny issue . Why should she be punished for that ? " Bethany sneered , " If she makes a mistake , she has to face the consequences . As Estelle's mother , you're just as responsible . You've always covered for her . If she can't pay , then you should . " " Bethany , how could you ? " Winona was stunned . She couldn't figure out why Bethany hated Estelle so much . " Estelle is your granddaughter too . She's always been kind to you . Don't you care about her feelings ? " Bethany's expression didn't change . " If you can't teach her , maybe Atlanta Federal Prison will . " Estelle grabbed Winona's hand , terrified . " Mom , I don't want to go to jail . " Winona was so angry that she felt like she might pass out . She felt like she'd never been so angry in her whole life . But seeing Bethany's indifference , she had no choice . " Fine ! I'll pay the money for Esty . " She reluctantly transferred 830 thousand dollars to Melanie . " This is for Master Lily . Don't you dare spend it on anything else . " Melanie checked the transfer , shoved her phone in her pocket , and didn't even look at her . Winona was furious at her attitude , but there was nothing she could do . Bethany rubbed her forehead . " I'm tired . Mel , help me upstairs . " Melanie nodded and helped Bethany upstairs . Evander glanced at the others , scoffed , and followed them . The rest of the Rasmussen family gave awkward laughs and quickly left . Only Winona , Estelle , and Simon remained . Estelle looked upstairs , resentment flashing in her eyes . She cursed in her heart , " Melanie ! I worked so hard for everything I have . Why should I give it up just because you're back ? Everything in the Rasmussen family is mine . You won't get a single cent . " The next morning , Melanie came downstairs and saw Alberto Rasmussen sitting on the sofa , reading the newspaper . Alberto was her biological father . Melanie smirked and walked down . 09:27 AD Kelly Support genuine reading View now PG 广告 1 , the princess of the Mafia empire now hides like a stray dea 2.3 % < Chapter 5 Bethany was at the table . When she saw Melanie , she smiled and waved , " Mel , come sit with me . " " Grandma , Melanie greeted her and sat beside her . Evander came down shortly after and sat next to Melanie . Bethany held Melanie's hand , her eyes warm . " Did you sleep well last night ? " Yeah , I slept like a baby , " Melanie replied politely . Simon saw this and scoffed . He thought to himself , " She's raised by a female escort . No wonder she's so good at sweet - talking and reading the room . " One by one , the rest of the Rasmussen family arrived . Alberto folded his newspaper . When he saw Melanie , he paused and then nodded coolly . " You're back ? " He didn't get along with Winona , and he never cared much about the kids . All he knew was that Estelle was fake , and Bethany had worked hard to find the real one and bring her back . To him , whether Melanie returned or not didn't matter . He never liked any of the kids . It was just one more mouth to feed . So he left the decision to Bethany . He came home late the night before and slept in the study . He hadn't realized Melanie had already returned . Seeing her now , he was a little surprised . But the strong presence she gave off made him see her in a new light . If he remembered correctly , Melanie was raised by a female escort . Could a female escort really raise a kid with such a commanding aura ? " Dad , " Melanie greeted flatly . She didn't feel much for Alberto . Yet , she didn't hate him as much as she hated Winona . To her , he was just a stranger living under the same roof . Alberto nodded and said nothing more . The room fell silent for a moment . " Since everyone's here , I have something to say , " Bethany said seriously , putting down her fork . Everyone waited quietly . " The marriage between the Fulton and Rasmussen families was originally meant for Mel . But because she was lost ... " Bethany paused . " Mel and Estelle were switched at birth , so the engagement went to Estelle . Now that Mel is back , it should return to her . " Estelle's fingers clenched . " Grandma , Madam Fulton named me for the engagement . And Mr. Fulton and I really like each other ... " 09:27 Meny 2.3 % AD Kelly Support genuine reading PG I , the princess of the Mafia empire , now hides like a stray dog . View now < Chapter 5 Estelle thought , " Damn it ! Melanie just got back and already took my things . Now she wants my marriage too ? " I've liked Warren Fulton since we were kids . I worked so hard for this . Why should Melanie get it now ? " " Besides , " Estelle added , " Melanie wasn't raised with proper manners . The Fulton family probably wouldn't accept her . " She knew Bethany didn't like her . But she had to fight for this marriage . Bethany's expression turned cold . " Manners can be taught . But no one can take what belongs to Mel . " Menu Winona jumped in , " Bethany , even if you play favorites , there should be a limit , right ? Esty isn't my biological daughter , but she grew up in our family and truly cares about us . Everyone knows she loves Warren . Now you want her to give up on her fiancé ? Have you thought about how she feels ? " With that , Winona turned to glare at Melanie . " Mom , you can't always favor Melanie . She was raised by a female escort . If she marries Warren , wouldn't that embarrass the Fulton family ? " Melanie was texting . When she heard her name , she looked up . Winona got even angrier . " What are you looking at ? Do you think you're some rich lady now ? Someone like Warren isn't for you . Stop dreaming . " Melanie was stunned . She only caught a name . She was not sure . " Who did you say ? " Winona nearly exploded . She thought , " I've talked so much . Yet , she wasn't even listening ? " " Mel , we're talking about your engagement to Warren . It was originally yours , but since you weren't here , it went to Estelle . Now that you're back , it should be yours . What do you say ? " Words failed Melanie . Warren ! She glanced at the blocked contact labeled " ex - boyfriend " and said nothing . Melanie calmly put her phone away . " Engagement tomorrow ! " " What ? " Winona was stunned . She never expected that Melanie would agree to marry Warren . Furious , she snapped , " Melanie , you ... " " Tomorrow is a good day for engagement . Estelle and Warren should get engaged as soon as possible . " Melanie stood and cut her off . " It's settled . Just let me know the details . " She just sold off her ex . It was a smart move . 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