Episode 11

Maya:

"What's this story, Maya? I was nervous. It was many years of commitment to Josh, I considered him a son, that's why I said things to you that I didn't mean to. How can you do this to us, with your family?"

"Family? What family is this that didn't support me when I needed it most? That stood by the man who betrayed me, who cheated on me with my ex-best friend? What kind of father supports the man who humiliated and deceived his daughter? A real father wouldn't do that. I have my suspicions, and I have the right to take possession of what is mine. Not even my mother trusted you, that's why she left all her assets to me. The only person I want to talk to is Lia because she was the only one who opened my eyes while you, leeches, will have to work to survive. Just don't forget, dear daddy, that everything that is hidden can be revealed at any time. If you are hiding something from me, I will find out."

"This isn't going to stay like this, Maya. You're going to pay me for everything you're doing."

"Are you threatening my wife in my house? If you think she is that innocent girl who had no one to defend her, you are wrong. Before you get close to my wife, you'll have to go through me. So think twice before plotting anything that could hurt her because I will crush you, Tim Brook. You just wait. And woe betide you if you don't answer these lawsuits. My lawyer will be watching your every step."

After Nathan threatened him, Tim took his family and left, but I stopped them.

"Lia, could you please stay? I'd like to talk to you. Afterwards, I'll have the driver take you."

"What do you want with Lia?"

"Look, Natalia, I have nothing to say to you. Our life together wasn't easy. I was forced to live with you because you were my father's wife. But she is my sister, and I need to talk to her."

"Mom, I want to stay, please."

They ended up allowing her to stay, and I excused myself from Nathan and went with her to the office.

"I'm sorry I had to do this with your parents, but it's not fair what they did to me, Lia. They supported Josh and kicked me out of the house."

"I know, Maya. I always suspected that Kate was worthless, and I paid a detective to follow her. When they gave me the photos, I couldn't let you marry that scoundrel. You're my sister; I had to defend you from that jerk."

"Lia, you don't need to be on the streets. If you want, you can live here or somewhere else. I'll ask Nathan to arrange an apartment for you, but it would be better if you lived here; otherwise, those leeches will come after you."

"I'm ashamed to be a part of this family. I have so many things to tell you, but I'm scared. I found out a lot of things eavesdropping behind doors. I don't know how you're still alive."

"What did you discover, Lia? I can't tell you; I'm very scared. I even wanted to run away from home. My parents are worthless, Maya. The last thing I discovered disgusts me: how they allowed... Can I ask you something?"

"Ask, my love."

"Did you and Josh go too far? Did you have sex?"

"No, I'm still a virgin, if that's your concern. Did you find out that your parents are dirtier than we thought? If you only knew that Josh is Tim and Natalia's son... I already knew, and thank God I'm not his daughter. But to me, you will always be my sister. Don't worry, I didn't commit any incest."

"How could they...? But now I don't understand anything anymore if you're not my sister."

"I'll explain another day. We have to go back to the party. You want to know something? You are not going back to that house. You can stay here. You're of age, Lia. You're 22 years old, and they can't take you by force. You stay here at home with us."

"I think I was born into the wrong family. It can only be because those three are worthless."

"Don't worry about them. You are different, that's what matters. Let's put into practice everything you studied. You will help me. You will be a great lawyer. I'm going to work at the company with Nathan; he is going to teach me how to manage my assets, and then we will work together at my company, and I can ask him to find you a place to work. What do you think?"

"I'm very happy. Mom always said that I shouldn't work, that I should find a rich husband. And speaking of a rich husband, I think your revenge against Kate has already begun. The same thing happened to her without you knowing, but we'll talk about that later. Let's go back to your party."

Apparently, my dear sister knows more things than Nathan and I. The first ones are starting their downfall. Now I want to see what the next steps will be since Josh is very smart. He didn't say anything to me, but I have to find a way to get close to him without Nathan seeing. I want to see him show his claws...

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