Chapter 71 

[ I can’t believe what I’m hearing .

Did you catch what Rowena said ? She can’t go three sentences without bringing up ch 

on tests .

Ridiculous ] 

up cheating on tests .

 

[ What’s so had about cheating ? Bring bad at school doesn’t mean you’re bad at life .

Honestly , I think she’s right – only people as useless as Elysia would need a family .

If Elysia were as smart as Rowena , she wouldn’t let those idiots control her life .

[ Seriously ! Are you out of your mind ? Cheating is illegal , you a clown .

And what do you mean only useless people need family ! Are you an orphan ! Or are you blaming your incompetence on your parents ! ] 

[ Wait , Rowena still has fans ? And what’s so smart about her ! All she does is resort to underhanded tactics 

[ She’s beyond cruel .

That’s her biological brother .

If I were her mother .

I’d strangle her on the spot .

 

The one most shocked , though , was Caellan himself .

His eyes widened , and he stood frozen , disbelief etched across his face .

 

“ How … how could this be … How could Rowena say something like this ? ” Caellari’s voice trembled , as though an unseen force had completely shattered his composure 

Rowena’s words replayed in his mind, each one striking his heart like a sledgehammer .

 

Caellan said , “ Why would she want to hurt me ! How could she ? I don’t believe it .

She couldn’t have said that .

” 

Muttering to himself , Caellan struggled to accept the truth .

The sister he had always known as gentle and caring , the one who had loved him , couldn’t possibly have said such cruel words .

 

Even after seeing and bearing it with his own eyes and ears , he desperately wanted to hear her explanation 

Caellan said , “ Yes , I need to see Rowena .

If Elysia refuses to come out , I’ll go find Rowena instead .

” 

“ Enough , ” Torin interjected coldly .

“ Rowena has already … become a vegetable .

That’s punishment enough for the things she’s done .

” 

Having seen Rowena’s true nature through the livestream , Torin had come to a grim understanding .

His feelings for his stepsister had shifted entirely he no longer saw her as the little sister he had protected for so long .

 

“Let her stay unconscious and reflect on her actions .

When she wakes up .

111 decide how to deal with her , ” Torin said bitterly , his voice tinged with disappointment .

 

He turned his gaze to Fenwick , who , while equally shocked , seemed conflicted .

Torin could sense his hesitation – Fenwick wasn’t ready to let go of ROWFILL 

Torin said , “ Fenwick … about Rowena .

” 

“ Don’t bother , Fenwick snapped , cutting him off .

“ No matter what , she’s still my sister .

From the moment she came into our family at four years old , I’ve treated her like my own blood ” 

To Fenwick , Rowena had never harmed him.

In fact , she had once done so much for him .

He couldn’t bring himself to abandon her now .

 

Fenwick knew he had misjudged Elysia , and gain weighed heavily on him .

 

But if he had to choose between Elysia and Rowena , he would still choose the latter – the sister who had once exchanged her heart for his 

Fenwick remembered that day vividly .

He had been unaware of his congenital heart condition until a sudden attack on set nearly killed him .

 

Rowena had been there , rushing him to the hospital and secretly securing a donor heart for him .

 

When Elysia appeared and jeopardized the transplant , Rowena had made the ultimate sacrifice for him , agreeing to the surgery herself to save his 

life .

 

Even now , he couldn’t muster hatred for Elysia .

The ruined transplant was his fate , and he accepted it .

 

Back on ter 

on screen , Elysia flatly refused Rowena’s absurd demands .

 

However , Rowena was persistent .

She knew that only Elysia could help her ace the placement test- just as she had secretly done for past exams .

 

If Elysia refused .

Rowena risked becoming the laughingstock of the school .

 

Panic gripped Rowe 

but she masked it with an air of indifference , sneering at Elysia 

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“ Dad and the brothers have already abandoned you .

Without me , you truly have no one .

Maybe I could share Caellan with you – blind him again .

and you can keep pretending to be me to stay close to him .

How about that ? Or … is it money you’re after ? ” 

Elysia had endured enough .

 

But knowing her father and brothers might be nearby , she restrained herself .

 

Tightening her fists , she forced out through gritted teeth .

Tm not as desperate for love – or as broke – as you think .

” 

Elysia seemed to have let go of everything .

This left Rowena in a panic .

“ What if Elysia took the placement test and came back with the top score ? 

She couldn’t let that happen .

 

“ Fine , if love and money aren’t enough .

” Rowena snapped , her frustration boiling over .

“ What about gratitude ? You owe me .

If I hadn’t spared your life in that cave , you’d already be dead .

You should thank me .

To repay me , you have to help me get first place .

” 

Elysia was stunned .

Rowena’s shamelessness had reached a new low .

To demand repayment in modern society by claiming to have spared her life- it was absurd .

 

“ You tried to kill me ,” Elysia said coldly , her anger barely contained .

“ I survived because of sheer luck , not your mercy .

It’s your fault in the first place .

How dare your 

She took a deep breath , trying to calm herself , but her patience snapped .

 

“ Get out of my sight .

Rowena .

I don’t want to see you .

” Elysia shouted .

 

Rowena froze , momentarily shocked .

When she didn’t move , Elysia turned to leave , only to feel Rowena grab her wrist .

 

“ Im not an idiot .

And I wasn’t the first to want you dead .

It was Zax .

.

” 

Rowena stopped abruptly .

Her words hung in the air , leaving everyone , both in the room and watching the livestream , on edge .

Before anyone could react , the livestream suddenly went dark 

What the hell , Stellan ? Why does the stream always cut out at the most critical moments ? Who wanted Elysia dead !! 

( I heard it ! She said “ Zac .

‘ It must have been Zac from the school bullying incidents .

[ I recorded it and listened ten times .

She definitely said “ Zac ” Must be Zac ] 

Watching the livestream , Zac , now on edge , immediately posted a rebuttal 

again , and I sue for defamation 

[ Screw you .

I didn’t even know Elysia when the cave incident happened .

Accuse me again , 

“ Have y 

you identified the problem ? ” Stellan asked , his tone sharp 

His assistant , trembling , handed him a phone with the surveillance footage displayed on it .

Expecting a scolding , the assistant was surprised when Stellan remained calm and instructed , “ Switch the surveillance footage to the livestream ” 

A minute later , the screen came back to life – but instead of memories , it now showed a live feed .

 

Rowena , clearly an adult , was standing before a machine , holding a wire in one hand while repeatedly pounding on the equipment .

 

From outside the room , muffled voices shouted angrily , “ Madam , please open the door and let us in .

This is a restricted area .

We’ve called the police .

” 

The chaotic sounds of banging were surreal against the eerie silence of the livestream , where viewers were left watching a muted pantomime .

 

What is this ! It looks like Rowena … but isn’t she supposed to be a vegetable ? 

[ You idiot , this must be from Elysia’s memory .

Rowena hadn’t become a vegetable yet ! j 

[ Wait , why does this look like surveillance footage ? The camera isn’t even moving .

I want to see the beautiful girl in bed .

She’s so pale and delicate ! ) 

[ Seriously ? Can’t they zoom in the camera ! I can’t see a thing .

So much for the Rookwood family’s cutting – edge tech – always glitchy and unreliable .

And that last scene ? Didn’t even give us an answer before cutting off ] 

Amid the escalating complaints , Stellan glanced at Torin , Fenwick , and Caellan .

Their expressions betrayed no surprise ; they seemed convinced it was part of Elysia’s memories .

 

with 

2/3 

a sly smile , Stellan picked up 

the microphone .

“ This isn’t a memory livestream anymore .

What you’re seeing now is real – time surveillance 

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from the Memory Extraction System control rooms .

 

“ The girl in bed is our contributor , Elysia .

And the one at the machine … .

well , I don’t 

Torin’s composure broke first .

He shouted , “ What are you saying ? How could the person 

Before he could huish , Fenwick interrupted sharply .

It can be Howena Mexbeen a vegetala unconscious for at least a month .

How could she 

finir days .

“ The don for’s rejourt said she’ll bur 

a only fo 

His tone was firm , lös eyes sharp witli sospicii de glared at Stelian .

“Thond try reconvqrup your system’s mallinction with lies ! 

Stellan chuckled , amused by Fenwick’s sunwavering denial .

Rowena hai 

ight – henwick really was hopelessly foolish .

 

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