Vera trembled , but her voice regained some s strength . " You say she's the family's mascot , that her harm would bring door to us . But now , she's almost gone , and you're still perfectly fine . Isn't that proof that nothing is happening ? " Upon hearing this , Wes froze . " That's right . How am I fine ?" He reached up to feel his heartbeat and pulled out his phone to check his appearance . Once he confirmed that he felt no discomfort , he was filled with confusion . " My grandfather always said that our family and Claire are linked in fortune and misfortune , that we share a common destiny . And now that's been proven " When she was chased away , I nearly died of a heut attack . Now , after she's been so badly hurt , how am I still standing ? " Vera clenched her fist and spoke . " Those events from over a decade ago are hard to explain . Maybe your grandfather was just confused back then . " " As for this connection of fate , I think it's just a coincidence . The reason our family got where we are today is because of your own intelligence . " Wes , who often took a backseat in front of Jim , was surprised by the praise and looked at Vera with delight . " Vera , do you really think so ? " Vera casually flicked her hair " Of course , Wes . This isn't just what I think it's the truth , Claire , that bitch , just got lucky when your grandfather picked her up . Now you're fine , and so is our family . Isn't that the best proof ? Claire seduced the teacher and , she has no morals , she could never be a mascot ! " As soon as Vera said this , her group of followers immediately jumped in to add fuel to the fire , slandering me even further . Wes , looking conflicted , stared at me for a long time before finally nodding You all make sense . If I'm fine , that's the best proof . Wes relaxed , finally shedding his earlier anxiety . He sighed deeply and pulled Vera into his arms . Just as their gazes locked , Jim arrived . Looking at the chaotic scene in the courtyard , Jim hit Wes on the head with his cane . " You fool ! How could you mess up protecting Claire like this ? " Wes , having been slapped in front of his beloved , immediately tried to save face , putting out his chest and explaining " Dad , listen to me ! All these years , we've been deceived by Grandpal He said Claire was the mascot of our family , but that's all a lie ! " Jim , firmly believing in my role in the family , was furious at sering me so gravely wounded while Wes appeared unaffected . " You dool ! Didn't the last lesson teach you anything ? How dare you ! I'm going to make you apologize to Claire today ! " Wes cried out in pain as Jim beat him with the cane , but he still stuck to his view . " You always had me show the utmost respect for Claire , treating her like a goddess . But look at her now ! She's almost p fine ! The stock prices are stable , and l'in line . All this talk about a mascot is just superstition ! Jim was furious . gone , and our family is perfectly " Don't speak nonsense Just because nothing has happened yet doesn't mean it won't happen in the future ! " " I'm telling you , you idiot , your grandfather even changed my name to honor Claire after he took her in , so we could honor her for generations ! " Wes , beaten and bruised , gasped in pain . " Dad , you have to belleve me . It she really was a mascot , why would she sell herself for favors and sleep with the teacher for benefits ? " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!