Chapter 8 Bicker After lying on the bed for a short while , Seryna sat up and texted Luciano Dickey . " Luciano , I need you to do something for " Sure . Just say the word . " me . " She sent him a message detailing what she wanted done tonight . Then she walked into the walk - in closet to change . Rashad hadn't let her down . The closet was stocked with designer gowns and glimmering jewelry . She picked out a black dress and slipped into it , looking breathtakingly beautiful as ever . She gave herself a faint smile in the mirror - something she rarely did before . Growing up in an orphanage , she had seen the darkest side of the world . There were many times when she couldn't bring herself to smile . Apart from working hard at school , she had no other way out . She didn't bother with makeup . Ammie would handle that later . Chapter 8 Bicker Her great figure , combined with the high - class dress , gave her an air of elegance and sophistication . In this life , she was determined to leverage the connections of the Willard family to make her own mark . Where others saw dead ends , she saw opportunities to rise from the ashes . As Seryna walked downstairs , she saw Tehila returning after chatting with Ammie . Seeing Seryna in the black dress , Jennett was taken back to her younger days , and her eyes twinkled . Tehila , on the other hand , could only look on with sheer envy . Even a little bit of dressing up was enough for Seryna to look stunningly beautiful . " Sera , etiquette is really tricky . You gotta work hard ," she said with a fake smile . She had told Ammie to " properly train " Seryna . The real deal no one cared about ? She could play with her any way she pleased . Seryna caught her insincere grin and replied with a teasing tone, " I saw you talking to Ms. Legg alone upstairs . What was that about ? Did you want her to instruct me or discipline me ? " Chapter 8 Bicker Tehila wanted to put her down , humiliate her , and establish herself as the real daughter of the Willard family . What a pipe dream ! Tehila froze for a moment , then tried to explain with wounded innocence , " Just a casual chat . I didn't mean anything by it ." Seryna gave Jennett a cold look . " Mrs. Willard , you know exactly what kind of person this foster daughter of yours is . Since you're turning a blind eye , don't blame me for being ruthless . " Tehila doesn't even acknowledge her birth mom . Do you really think she'll feel anything for a foster mother like you ? The only thing she loves is your money ! " All those moments you thought were touching? When you end up in hell , you won't regret a thing . " Jennett was an incredibly selfish mother . Seryna was talented and beautiful , and even looked just like her , but she still didn't think highly of her . Tehila glared at Seryna with hatred written all over her face . " Damn it , she knows everything , " she thought . Jennett froze , then exploded in fury . " You … Seryna ! I'm your Chapter 8 Bicker mom ! " Seryna had just called her " Mrs. Willard " ?! Seryna sneered , " You think you deserve that title ? How dare you claim to be my mom ? You and Tehila are birds of a feather , vicious to the core ! You treat me like a dirt - poor girl from the sticks . In your eyes , I'm not even as good as a stranger . How dare you say you're my mom ? " With that , she strutted away . Jennett was fuming and beside herself with regret . She had gone along with Tehila's scheme , and now her own daughter had turned against her . " Seryna , with that sharp tongue and nasty temper of yours , no one will like you ! You're plain and dull . What do you even have to compete with Tila ? " Seryna chuckled , then slowly turned around , her gaze laced with mockery . " Why would I bother ingratiating myself with someone who doesn't even care about me ? " Jennett was left speechless , watching as she walked away . " Mom , don't listen to Seryna's nonsense . She's downright vicious and trying to sow discord . I will always love you . " " Chapter 8 Bicker Tehila cried , throwing herself into Jennett's arms . Jennett gently patted her back , her voice low and soothing . " Don't cry , Tila . I believe you . You're the apple of my eye . Seryna could never compare to you . " Thek