Chapter 22 That night , when Barny Carlisle returned home , he looked at me with terrifying malice . Id just stepped in after school , when a ceramic mug struck my forehead dead on . Shards scattered at my feet , pain exploded in my head . Barny Carlisle slapped me hard , Elizabeth Cala ! I raised you , but only raised a monster ! My mother heard the commotion and rushed downstairs , and Sarah Carlisle hurried over , trying to restrain him . He jabbed a finger at me , veins bulging , You wish I were dead , dont you ! You cant stand your sisters presence ! You want me dead so you can have everything How could I have such a creature for a daughter ! He tried to hit me again . I was too shocked to react . By the time I recovered and tried to explain , crying , pleading a hundred times , he refused to listen . From that day forward , the father daughter bond wed built over twenty some years dropped to absolute zero . This was also why later , when Tyler Horton shifted his affections and the Horton family neglected the wedding , Barny Carlisle never once stood up for me … Now , looking at Barny Carlisles graying temples , I felt nothing at all . I asked , Werent you the one who said I was a monster trying to poison you ? His stance of reproach deflated instantly . Elizabeth , I was just angry . I didnt mean it that way . You were right , though . I smiled softly . Back then , I hadnt considered it . But now , I truly hope you die . Chapter 22 He never expected me to be so blunt . His face turned livid , Elizabeth ! Im your father ! How dare you speak like that ! I locked eyes with him , When you climbed into another womans bed , did you remember you had a wife and daughter ? Barny Carlisle tried to justify himself shamelessly , It was just a lapse ! I was drunk ! I made a mistake all men make ! pat in his face , You truly deserve to be in the same family as Sarah Carlisle and Tyler Horton . Sarahs your real daughter . My mother should never have brought a thankless wretch like you under her roof . I turned and walked away . Furious , Barny Carlisle stomped his foot and followed , Elizabeth , lets not talk about the past ! Were father and daughter . You must help me ! I only listen to my mother . I stood on the steps , staring down at him coldly . Why dont you ask my mother instead ? Beg her , see if she wants me to help you . You- ! Barny Carlisle clenched his fist , eyes burning with murder . I faced him without fear , Im telling you , Im not afraid of you anymore . If you dare touch me , go ahead . With that , I turned and strode off , not once looking back . After hands . my mothers death , the Cala familys business fell into Barny Carlisles mediocre He invested recklessly and managed poorly , causing the once prosperous enterprise to spiral downward . With Tyler Hortons support , he barely kept it afloat . Now that Tyler Horton had fallen , Barny Carlisle stood alone , and his past ties with Horton became a massive obstacle to securing funds . Out of options , he was forced to sell his shares . 14:56 He Forgot it . He Regreted It Chapter 22 It was then that I borrowed money from Jeff Vince . Seizing the opportunity , I bought back the Cala familys company at a bargain . Drawing on the Vince familys talent pool , I replaced the rotten management as if pouring fresh water into a stagnant pond . With proper funding and fresh leadership , the three generations of the Cala enterprise quickly regained their vitality . Finally , I could stand before my mothers grave with a clear conscience , Jeff by my side . Gazing at the gentle smile in the photo on her tombstone , my nose prickled . All the words I wanted to say drifted into the silent exchange between our worlds . On our way back to the city , a black Mercedes suddenly appeared from behind on the mountain road . It tailgated , overtook us , then cut us off and slowed down repeatedly. It was Tyler Hortons car . Since the confrontation at the Good Fortune Restaurant , neither Tyler Horton nor Sarah Carlisle had reappeared . According to Matt Horton , Tyler Horton spent a month in the hospital just to preserve his manhood . He couldnt save his fortune , though . No longer the celebrated Mr. Horton , he was now just a discarded scion with no prospects . With expert skill , Jeff steered gracefully , dodging each malicious attempt by Tyler to force us off the narrow , rain slicked mountain road . I clutched my seatbelt and said , Ignore him . If he wants to go mad , we wont join him in a funeral . Jeff gave me a gentle glance , The most important person to me is right here . Why would I bother with him ? 14:56 In the latest episode of ReelTalk EP 37, titled "Confessions of a Casting Director" by CrushReel, dive into the behind-the-scenes world of bringing your favorite stars to the big screen. 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