Chapter 331

This approach wasn't exactly aligned with Owen's usual methods, but he respected Aurora's choice. "Hmm, even if I had pushed further, the worst she would've faced was a short-term setback. She'd pay some fines and take a hit, but as long as she's got resources, she'd bounce back and keep thriving. I'd rather let her dig her own grave," Aurora said, taking a sip of water. Her starry eyes flashed with sly amusement, her voice calm and detached. "I know her too well. She's been humiliated too many times at my hands. There's no way she won't try to strike back. I'm just waiting to see how she'll do it." She paused, letting her words hang in the air before continuing. "I don't like unnecessary drama. All this back-and-forth, it's exhausting. But since they insist on dragging me into this mess, I've got no choice but to play along." Her tone turned colder. "Every single thing they've done to me and my mother—I remember it all. I'm not one to turn the other cheek. I believe in