Chapter 2 Letting Go Chapter 2 Letting Go +10 Free Coins When Azalea entered the main hall , Sydney stood dead center , basking in everyone's attention . Matthias and Bastian flanked her on either side like loyal knights protecting their precious princess . Her appearance instantly stirred whispers among the guests . Pity . Disdain . Ridicule . Every glance was laced with curiosity , like they were just waiting for her to crash and burn . Azalea's lashes lifted slightly , a flicker of mockery in her eyes . Everyone here knew - she was nothing but a clown in this house . The sad part ? She hadn't realized it before . She'd actually believed that maybe , just maybe , this family would one day see her for who she was . In a city like Draywick , crawling with rich people , the Larks were still among the most elite . Her father , Wesley Lark , had risen from nothing . This financial genius rode the market's waves and became a regular on business news channels . Her mother , Ivy Lark , was a world - renowned fashion designer with a brand name that held real weight overseas . And then there were the four brothers - each one more brilliant than the last . The eldest , Cassius Lark , had taken over the family business and was the city's most eligible bachelor . The second brother , Matthias Lark , is a genius doctor with a private lab . The third brother , Skyler Lark , was a multi - award - winning actor in the entertainment world . Blessed with both talent and luck , he could win awards for even just playing a corpse . The fourth brother , Bastian Lark , a former esports player who transitioned to the behind - the - scenes world after an injury , founded the undisputed number - one esports club in the industry - Anexis . To be adored by people like that , who could resist ? Azalea slowly let out a breath . But none of that had anything to do with her anymore . She was in her last year of high school . One year - that's all she needed . She'd live for herself , get into the university she wanted , make enough money , and cut every tie to the Larks for good . When Matthias saw the white box in her hands , his face immediately darkened . He frowned and snapped , " What's this now ? Trying to pull another stunt ? " Bastian narrowed his eyes . That box looked familiar . " Didn't you want me to apologize to Sydney ? " Azalea's voice was calm and neutral . Hearing that she was finally ready to admit fault , Matthias actually looked a little pleased . " At least you've still got a sliver of conscience . " Bastian gave her a small smile / " Azalea , you've finally grown up . " He glanced at her with a look that , for a second , almost resembled affection . " Matthias and I talked it over earlier . We decided to give your Jubilee training camp spot to Sydney . " O 1/4 14:48 Sat , 9 Aug Chapter 2 Letting Go # 10 Free Coins It wasn't a discussion . It was a decision . Azalea didn't look surprised at all . In her past life , it'd gone exactly the same . Bastian , all in the name of making Sydney feel better , had handed over her hard - earned spot without even asking her . Sydney had talent in art , sure - but just because she had potential , Azalea was forced to give up her path , even though she had the top scores in academic classes . She had to follow Sydney's footsteps into the art world . Sydney had felt inferior about falling short in academic classes , so she needed to outshine Azalea in the arts . But , surprise - Azalea turned out to be even more gifted . She didn't just earn the top ranking at school . She was awarded the only elite spot in the training camp at the Jubilee Academy of Fine Arts . Jubilee gave a handful of these coveted spots to senior high school art students every year . Anyone who got this spot ended up leaving their mark on art history . Sydney gasped and immediately put on her goody - two - shoes act . " I can't take that spot - it's not mine . Matthias , Bastian , please take it back . " Disgusting . It was so fake that it made Azalea want to gag . She stared at Sydney , unblinking . If Sydney hadn't hinted she wanted it , would the brothers have remembered it at all ? In her past life , she'd been devastated . Heartbroken . Furious . Why did her things always end up in Sydney's hands ? Why was she constantly punished for crimes she never committed ? But now ? Now , she didn't care . Give it to her . Let Sydney have it all . All it meant was another chance to humiliate herself , trying to wear shoes too big for her . Besides , this time around , she wasn't even planning to take the art route anymore . Matthias held Sydney close , stroking her head like she was made of glass . " Silly girl . Of course , you can take it ." Azalea smiled . " Exactly . What's the problem ? " Then she popped open the box in her hands . " Just a spot ? That's not enough . " This box holds the most valuable things I have . I'm giving them all to you ." Inside were all the gifts she'd received since returning to the Larks . This was her first step in severing ties . One by one , she would cut every thread . She was actually a little curious - without her around to plug up the holes , could Sydney still play the family's perfect little darling like in the previous life ? Not to mention Bastian . Even Matthias ' expression froze when he looked inside that box . These were things Azalea used to treasure more than life itself . Bastian's face turned grim as he leaped to his feet . " Put it back ! " THE O 2/4 14:48 Sat , 9 Aug Chapter 2 Letting Go +10 Free Coins Inside the box was a lake blue - colored case , and inside it was the sapphire crown he had gifted her . It was a present he bought with the prize money from his first world championship win in Erlands during his professional career ! No wonder the box looked familiar . He remembered now - on the day he gave it to her , she'd carefully placed it inside the white box , then wiped the dust off even though it was spotless . She'd just turned 16. Her cute face , a bit rounder than when she first came home , was all smiles , and her words were sincere : " Bastian , this is my favorite treasure . " Azalea tilted her head and blinked innocently . " Didn't you want me to apologize ? " Bastian's throat tightened . They'd wanted her to apologize , yes - but not like this . How could she bear to give this up ? Weren't these things priceless to her ? He stood there , confused and shaken . He'd just wanted to stop her from turning into a bad person . Was that so wrong ? Matthias gritted his teeth . " Are you apologizing or making a statement ? " Azalea's smile widened . " Matthias , why are you angry again ? Isn't an apology supposed to be sincere ? Isn't this sincere enough ? " He had no words . Of course , it was sincere . Everyone in the Larks knew - these gifts were worth more to Azalea than her own life . Even Sydney was surprised . What was Azalea doing ? Was this a real apology or just a way to gain pity ? But she wanted those things . Oh , she wanted them . Her eyes flashed with jealousy . Every item was one of a kind - things even she didn't have . She bit her lip and tried to look reluctant . " Azalea , it's too much . These gifts were from Mom , Dad , and our brothers . They mean more than just money . I can't accept them . " She shook her head in refusal . Such a sweet little act - Matthias ' heart melted on the spot . And in comparison , Azalea's actions felt like a slap in the face . Was she mocking us ? Trying to guilt - trip us ? He sneered . " Fine . Do you want to give them away ? Just don't come crying to take them back later ." He grabbed one item and shoved it into Sydney's hands . " From now on , all of this is yours . " Sydney kept her face tight with fake conflict , but inside , she screamed joyfully . She wasn't going to turn down something she wanted this badly . Well , that was that . Garbage returned to its rightful place . Azalea shrugged and turned to leave . She didn't care what any of them thought anymore . 3/4 O 19.90UY Z PTV T : AU9 » N EB P Chapter 2 Letting Go 410 Free Coins Bastian panicked . He felt like something important was slipping through his fingers . He took a step forward on instinct . Sydney saw his movement and instantly clutched her chest , crying out , " It hurts ! " Bastian froze . He turned and saw her pale face . Without a second of hesitation , he scooped her into his arms . " Matthias - get the car ! " Of course , Azalea noticed the commotion . But she didn't even look back . Whether Sydney was faking it or not - it didn't matter . Me and Sydney ? Ha , no choice . I'm not even on their radar . The old Azalea would've been hurt , heartbroken by how her brothers cared more for Sydney . But now ? Let her fake it . Let her be sick for real . If Sydney dropped dead , Azalea would be the first to cheer . TI Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!