Chapter 781

"No, thank you." Kiara's response was firm. She knew that someone who genuinely despised you wouldn't suddenly turn kind. If they appeared to be nice, it was either a calculated move or served some hidden purpose. Although Kiara hadn't been working at the White Corporation for long, being frequently mentored by Ariana had gradually stripped away her naivety, maturing her considerably. Had these words been spoken to Kiara in the past, they might have swayed her. But not anymore. Whether Jane was being sincere or not, and whether it was all just a misunderstanding, Kiara no longer cared to decipher. Her heart had long held no expectation for Jane, so the truth of the matter held no weight for her now. She met Jane's gaze with serene detachment and continued, "Though we share the same blood, perhaps it's fate's design that we were never meant to be sisters. I don't wish to dwell on the past anymore. I don't need your help. If you truly mean well for me," she said, her voice steady, "then