Chapter 2 A few days later , my birthday was coming up . Dad told Marcus to get some custom dresses made for me for the occasion . When Marcus came back , he basically just tossed the garment bags at me . ' Dad had these made for you . Make sure you wear one to your birthday party . " could hear the disgust dripping from his voice , but I just gave him an awkward smile and brushed at a stain on my current outfit . Do I gross you out or something , Marcus ? I know this isn't much , but it's literally the cleanest thing I own . These dresses are gorgeou : hough - thank you so much . " For a split second , Marcus looked like he might actually feel bad about being such a dick . He opened his mouth to say something , but Charlotte swooped in like a vulture . Wow , those dresses are absolutely stunning ... Ever since Sophia came home , it feels like you guys have totally forgotten about me . " She turned those puppy dog eyes on Marcus . Holy shit , this girl's acting skills are next level ! Marcus immediately went into damage control mode . " Are you kidding me , Charlotte ? Look what I got you ! " He then opened his palm and dropped a set of car keys . Charlotte's eyes immediately lit up . " Oh my God , is that the new Porsche ? Marcus , you're the best big brother ever ! " And Marcus was practically glowing with pride . " Of course ! You're my one and only little sister ! " One and only ? Seriously ? I had to bite my tongue to keep from rolling my eyes , but Charlotte wasn't done with her performance yet . She still put on her shy little voice . " But Sophia's dresses are so beautiful ... I've never had anything that pretty ... " I decided to call her bluff . " Do you want them , Charlotte ? " She just went into modest mode . " Oh no , I couldn't ... I wouldn't dare take something that's yours . " So I decided to play dumb and call her out directly . " A Porsche costs what , like two hundred grand ? These dresses are maybe ten K total . " " Seems like Marcus treats you way better than me . What exactly are you complaining about ? You think he's not spoiling you enough ? " Charlotte started backpedaling fast . " No , no , that's not what I meant at all ! " " The car and the dresses are both from Marcus's heart - I would never put a price tag on that ! It's just ... he's never picked out clothes for me before ... " " But if you really want the car , Sophia ... I guess I could give it to you ... " 1457 The Real Daughter's Comeback : Plaving Victim to Victory 11.1 % Chapter 2 Then she played her final card , looking up at Marcus with those wounded doe eyes . " Perfect . " Before Marcus could even react , I snatched those keys right out of his hand . " Thanks , Charlotte . I'll take it . " Of course , Mom walked in at exactly that moment and immediately gave me the stink eye . " Sophia ! You're supposed to be the older sister here . How can you just take your little sister's things ? " I quickly put on my most innocent face . " But Charlotte said she wanted to give it to me . " Mom looked at Charlotte , who was already working up the waterworks again , and her voice got all sharp . " Sophia , I get that you're still adjusting to life here , but you can't be this selfish with your sister ! " " Selfish ? " I blinked like I was genuinely confused . " But shouldn't these things be mine anyway ? " You- " Mom started to go off on me , but Dad cut her off . ' Sophia's right . We've owed her big time for all these years . It's about time we start making up for it . " He looked at Charlotte . " You've got plenty of cars , honey . Let Sophia have this one . " Then Dad folded his newspaper and stood up . " Come on , sweetheart . I've got time to take you to get your driver's license sorted out today . " Thanks , Daddy ! " I beamed at him . As we headed out , I heard Mom sigh behind us . " We're going to spoil her rotten at this rate ! " She stomped upstairs while Marcus tried to comfort Charlotte . " Don't be mad at Dad , okay ? I'll get you something even better next ime . " Charlotte nodded like the perfect little angel . " Don't worry , Marcus . I'm not mad at Daddy or Sophia . " But even as she said it , the look in her eyes got darker and more vicious than ever . 14:57