Chapter 4

Savvy internet sleuths quickly pinpointed Kathy's whereabouts through her digital footprint. They swiftly connected her to the person responsible for drugging Chester's beverage that night.

Before 'Mr. Reed' even reached her doorstep, eager individuals seeking to curry favor were already flocking to her residence.

Representatives approached Kathy, offering collaborative agreements, praising her guileless appearance and predicting her swift ascent to fame.

Some, hoping to get in the good graces of the Miles family, extended invitations for Kathy to join them at fancy restaurants, asking her to speak on their behalf to Chester.

Rumors spread like wildfire across the internet. Many theorized that Chester would call off his engagement to the Chandler family.

In just a day, Kathy gained millions of followers, becoming the latest internet sensation.

Amidst the chaos, she pretended to advise against spreading rumors, maintaining an aloof demeanor that quickly attracted a loyal following.

Privately, her infamy only grew stronger.

I couldn't stand idly by any longer. I rushed to change my household registration away from my parents' home.

That evening, when I returned to gather my possessions, I found my parents practically beaming with joy.

They were fixated on their phones, giggling constantly at online comments, seemingly imagining themselves as future relatives of the Miles Family.

Disregarding them, I went directly to my room to collect my things.

Observing my actions, Mom sneered dismissively. "You have no idea how to enjoy life. You'll waste your days working fruitlessly, a disappointment to this family."

Dad sighed heavily, his face showing clear dissatisfaction. "When will you ever match even half of your sister's achievements? We could have been living next door to the Miles Family by now!"

Kathy emerged from her bedroom, her face covered in a pricey facial mask, and stood before me with an air of superiority.

"You're still oblivious, aren't you? Mr. Reed has already sent me a message, expressing his wish to meet."

"He must have realized I was his assistant that night, but he's not angry. He might have been interested in me all along!"

"I've just done a pregnancy test. It's positive."

"You'd better start being nice to me while you still can."

"After all, you're my sister. Once I'm part of the Miles Family, getting you a job as a maid won't be difficult."

Her mention of the positive test made my stomach churn. I instinctively touched my abdomen, trying to hide my discomfort.

"The online gossip, you're the source, aren't you? Don't you understand how powerful Miles Enterprises' legal team is? You're not helping our parents; you're endangering the whole family."

As anticipated, just as I finished speaking...

Mom had just seen Miles Enterprises' official announcement online. It warned that anyone continuing to spread rumors would face legal consequences from the Miles Family.

The previously lively comments section suddenly went quiet. All of Kathy's posts were deleted, and her account was suspended.

Only then did Kathy start to worry.

Clinging to her ego, she hesitated before opening her messaging app, but couldn't bring herself to contact Chester.

As our parents anxiously hovered around her, asking about what was happening, Chester finally reached out to her.

[I'm sending someone to pick you up. Be ready outside in five minutes.]

Kathy's expression, which had momentarily faltered, lit up once more. She waved her phone in front of me with a conceited smile.

"See that? The Miles Family is powerful. It's natural they want to keep things private. But look, my husband-to-be can't wait to explain everything to me in person!"

"A cowardly and worthless person like you wouldn't even be fit to carry my shoes! Get out of my sight!"

She pushed me aside and hurried back to her room to change.

My parents immediately turned their focus to me.

"What's the point of having you as a daughter if you can't even support your sister? Why did we bother raising you?"

"Just go away! We don't want to see you anymore!"

Mom was so emotional, her eyes filling with tears.

"This bold move was definitely the right choice! We might be moving into a mansion tonight!"

Dad laughed heartily, holding up Kathy's positive pregnancy test and exclaimed, "I never dared to dream of this! It's the Miles Family! We're about to enter high society!"

"Darling, take a look! How does this outfit look for our daughter's wedding? Do you think it'll be embarrassing?"

"When our grandchild is born, what should we give as a gift? We can't let our in-laws think poorly of us!"

As they excitedly planned for the future, I quietly returned to my room to gather my belongings.

As I left the house, I trailed behind them at a distance.

By the time we reached the ground floor, we were surrounded by curious neighbors. Their voices were a strange mixture of admiration and jealousy.

"How fortunate you are to have such a daughter! I saw the news online, and if my daughter could marry into the Miles Family, I'd be grinning in my sleep!"

"You two are positively radiant with joy, you even look younger! The gray hairs seem to have vanished!"

"If I had known it would turn out like this, I would've encouraged my daughter to try too! I thought Mr. Reed was so hard to please, but in the end, he's still a man—he can't resist temptation!"

I felt a wave of nausea rise in my throat, fighting the urge to retch.

My parents were beaming, eagerly promising that the wedding would be a grand celebration for our neighbors.

Amidst their chatter, several police vehicles arrived with sirens blaring.

The lead officer displayed his badge and spoke sternly, "Which one of you is Miss Callie Wilson? She's suspected of spreading false information and using illegal substances. We need her to come with us for questioning."