Chapter 11 Keep the Game Going " Dad , I don't hold it against Tehila , " Seryna began slowly with a sigh . " But what she did was a total embarrassment for the Willard family . After everything we've given her , she still can't accept me . If she keeps this up , she's only going to destroy herself . " She's had etiquette training , right ? So why is she acting like this ? It brings bad luck to the family . " Why not give me a small company to run ? Let me prove myself . " Back then , whenever a rumor came up , Tehila would blame Seryna . She'd say the Willard family had been doing just fine until Seryna came back , and Seryna was a curse . This time , she'd beat Tehila at her own game and leave her no way out . Rashad raised an eyebrow . He knew how humiliating things . had been earlier . He used to think Tehila was sweet and sensible , but now , he wasn't sure . Then he drove Seryna home himself . Chapter 11 Keep the Game Going J " I'll take care of it . I've got your back ! " he said . At the Willard's house , Tehila already knew the truth . She was curled up in Jennett's arms , crying . " Tila , don't cry . It breaks my heart to see you like this . Just explain everything when your dad gets back . It'll pass , " Jennett said softly . Right then , the door opened . Rashad and Seryna were back . Tehila shot up , nervous . " Dad , Sera , that was all a misunderstanding . The etiquette coach misread what I said . I just wanted her to guide Sera better . I swear I didn't mean anything else . I have no idea why she accused me of that ." She looked at Seryna , unsteady on her feet . " Sera , I'm sorry . Whatever you say , I'll do it . Just please forgive me ." She had no idea how Seryna figured it out . With the livestream , Tehila's reputation was wrecked . And explaining things to the Fortin family was going to be tough . Seryna smiled at her with cold eyes . Tehila was slick , twisting her way through the whole mess without even breaking a sweat . Chapter 11 Keep the Game Going " Tila , I get it , " Seryna said firmly . " My coming back probably made you feel insecure . But I never asked you to leave . So why do you keep coming at me ? The Willard family is very well- respected in Calford , and people talk . If your reputation's tanking , that's on you . Not me . " I'm not looking to fight . I just want you to understand if there's no peace in this house , nothing else is gonna work . " That last line was exactly what Rashad wanted to hear . He spoke up . " Tehila , if this happens again , I won't let you off the hook . Look at Sera . She's forgiving and capable . You should learn from her . " You're not getting an allowance this month . And if nothing changes , you're moving to the attic . " Tehila nodded without protest , quietly relieved . She knew they'd forgive her and love her like they used to , once the truth came out . If she wanted Seryna gone , she'd have to change tactics . " Dad , I get it . I meant well , but I messed up . It won't happen. again ," Tehila replied softly , her head lowered . Just thinking about how the incident nearly cost her Brunell Chapter 11 Keep the Game Going made her glare at Seryna . Her face twisted in anger . In Tehila's view , everyone in this family was selfish . The only reason she was still here was because Brunell loved her deeply . Seryna's lips curled into a quiet sneer . The punishment felt underwhelming . In her last life , Rashad slapped her twice , and Jennett called her a loser , saying she was dragging the family's name through the mud . Those furious , hateful eyes had burned into Seryna's memory . Back then , she was sad and indignant , unable to understand her parents ' reaction . She would've done anything to make them see how hard she'd tried . And none of what Tehila accused her of was true . But every single one of them was cruel and selfish to the core . Rashad let it go after Tehila apologized . Seryna narrowed her eyes , thinking , " A second chance at life . Fine . I'll play along and keep the game going ."