Chapter 604

The more Lily spoke, the heavier her sorrow seemed. Thick tears streamed down her cheeks. She had even touched up her appearance on the way back, carefully crafting an image of innocence and fragility. At that moment, she looked truly pitiable. Julius' brows knitted together, displeasure etched across his face. "What trick is Scarlett pulling now? She just can't stand it unless she's the center of attention, huh?" Lily's voice trembled, deliberately considerate. "Maybe she just wants her brothers to notice her. After all, no matter what anyone says, she's the Quinns' real daughter. You're her family…" Her tears choked her words, but she pressed on. "Julius, I'm fine. You should call Scarlett and check on her. She just fell from a great height. Even if she's not hurt, she must be terrified. This is when she needs comfort the most." "Impossible!" Julius snapped, his tone sharp and dismissive. He let out a derisive snort. "She plotted all this so painstakingly. I'm not giving her wha