#Chapter 10: The Power of Blackmail

"Give it back, Dad!" I exclaimed, my voice filled with frustration, as I tried to reclaim the jewelry from my father's grip. The room turned into a chaotic scene of pushing and shoving, both of us desperately vying for control. In a forceful act, my father pushed me to the ground, swiftly closed the door, and left, leaving only a pearl necklace in my hand. I clutched it tightly, a mix of anger and sadness surging through me. I can’t believe he escaped so easily! With my mother’s necklace I had taken back from Jessica earlier, I only had these two pieces of jewelry that were the sole reminders of my mother's presence. As I held onto the necklaces, a wave of relief washed over me for keeping the password of the bank account my mother had left for me a secret. My father had no idea and would’ve probably taken every last cent if he knew it existed. At the same time, sadness took over me as I realized how different my father and I were.