Episode 5

"What's this, Nadine? How could you get just a seven huh?" Sonya was furious because Nadine had received a score of seven in her mathematics lesson.

Unusually so, given that the girl always scored a perfect 100.

Nadine was petrified, especially as Mr. Rama had not yet returned from the office tonight. Her mother was certainly going to punish her. She also didn't understand why she had such a cruel mother.

"Forgive me, Mom. I promise I will study harder again." Nadine said in a trembling voice.

Sonya crumpled up the test paper and threw it in Nadine's face, "I've told you never to disappoint me, Nadine. You need to be smart like Marvin, what if your father ends up loving his first child more, huh?"

The 6-year-old girl could only hang her head.

"Come here!" Sonya dragged Nadine into the bathroom; the little girl couldn't resist. If she did, her mother would punish her even more cruelly.

"Squat down!" Sonya commanded harshly.

Nadine reluctantly squatted in the spacious bathroom while crying.

Sonya poured water over Nadine's head, causing her to cry out, especially since it was now nighttime and the weather was very cold.

"Please, Mom."

"I am punishing you intentionally to make you smart, you will be the successor of the Leon Group, Nadine. Leon Group will be ours, that's why you need to get good grades." Sonya kept pouring water over Nadine until her body was soaking wet.

"You are even going to be the future daughter-in-law of Mr. Dafa, never be a foolish girl, Nadine. You need to grow up to be the perfect young lady!"

Nadine could only sob, her little arms crossed over her chest, freezing cold.

Sonya stopped dousing Nadine when her phone rang. She glared fiercely at Nadine for not having the chance to punish her enough.

Sonya left the bathroom immediately, thinking it might be an important call.

She took her phone from the nightstand; it was a call from her lover.

"Hello, darling," Erza greeted as soon as Sonya picked up.

"How is it going? Has your man taken action?" Sonya got straight to the point. She was eager to hear good news about Mrs. Rena and her child so that she could live in peace, wanting Leon Group to be hers without their interference.

"It's done. Markus is a professional killer; he won't disappoint. Maybe he has already taken care of them. Let's just wait for the good news."

"Hmm... good, I can't wait to hear that good news."

Nadine couldn't hear Sonya and Erza's conversation clearly because she was still in the bathroom.

Sonya was startled by the sound of her husband's car; she quickly ended her conversation with Erza, "The old man is back, I have to go."

Click!

Sonya hung up the phone and swiftly put it back on the nightstand, then frantically looked for a towel, found one, and threw it at Nadine in the bathroom.

"Quickly change your clothes! And never tell dad that mom has punished you, or I'll give you an even heavier punishment."

Nadine could only cry, grabbing the towel and wrapping herself in it, she hurried to her room.

Meanwhile, Sonya tidied herself to greet her returning husband.

She welcomed Mr. Rama at the front of the mansion, smiling sweetly at her husband.

"Where's Nadine, Ma?" Every time he came home from work, he always asked Sonya about Nadine.

Mr. Rama had always wanted a daughter, perhaps because all his siblings were male, regrettably, Mrs. Rena couldn't have any more children due to complications with her womb.

That's why Mr. Rama was so delighted when he heard that Sonya was pregnant with his child, and when she gave him the ultrasound that showed she was carrying a girl. Finally, Mr. Rama married Sonya. They had been intimate often before their marriage.

Sonya had been just an ordinary employee at the office. But because Sonya was so attractive and sexy, even frequently trying to catch Mr. Rama's attention, he was tempted, and they often checked into hotels.

Mr. Rama wanted to take responsibility after Sonya was confirmed pregnant, elated that Sonya was carrying a daughter. For Mr. Rama, a woman could also be a leader, Nadine could be the heir of the Leon Group.

Sonya simply sighed, her husband only ever cared for Nadine.

"Nadine is studying in her room, Sir."

Mr. Rama smiled at the news, knowing he had bought a doll for Nadine. He immediately went to Nadine's room.

Sonya followed Mr. Rama, worried Nadine hadn't had the chance to change. Her history would be over if she was caught torturing Nadine.

Knock… Knock… Knock…

Mr. Rama knocked on Nadine's door, "Nadine, daddy has brought you a doll."

It turned out Nadine had changed her clothes. She had to pretend to be alright, hiding the chill throughout her body. Therefore, she wore warm clothing.

Nadine opened her bedroom door, seeing her parents outside.

Mr. Rama handed Nadine a panda doll, "I bought this doll especially for you."

Nadine feigned happiness, glaring at her mother who was glaring at her from behind. "Thank you, Dad." Nadine took the panda doll from her father's hands.

"Why is your hair wet, dear?" Mr. Rama noticed Nadine's damp hair.

Sonya quickly spoke up, "Oh, earlier Nadine said she felt hot and took a bath, but she used warm water. Although I had forbidden her. Nadine only listens to daddy." Sonya pretended to complain.

Nadine just looked down.

"Hmm... next time, you should listen to what your mother tells you, darling. Taking a bath at night isn't good. Don't do it again, okay!" Mr. Rama couldn't be angry with Nadine, he loved her so much. He wouldn't let anyone hurt Nadine.

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