10 Free Com " Is there no limit to her shamelessness ? How could she stoop so low ? " Wesley fumed , his face a shade of livid green . He had always known Azalea had her flaws , but he never imagined she would degrade herself just to spite Sydney . It was utterly shameful ! Wesley was dumbfounded , unable to believe that his biological daughter would behave in such a disgraceful manner . The thought of disciplining her with his own hands crossed his mind . How could my daughter become like this ? " It's clear we were too lenient with her at home . How else could she go so far astray the moment she left ? " Wesley raged , his face twisted with anger . It had only been a short while ; left unchecked , what worse could she do ? Pacing the study with his hands clasped behind his back , Wesley declared , " I must bring that ungrateful girl back today , even if it means dragging her back myself . " . " Sydney , call Cassius . Inform him of the situation and have him send me Azalea's current address ." Wesley gritted his teeth with such force it seemed they might shatter . Sydney , inwardly gleeful , saw her father's fury as an opportunity . If Azalea were brought back now , she might never recover fully , allowing Sydney to eliminate her as a rival permanently . She managed a facade of concern , " Dad , please calm down ! I'll call him right now . Maybe Azalea just lost her way for a moment . We should talk to her gently and let it go ." Gently ? Wesley scoffed at the notion . If he did not make an example out of Azalea this time , he would not be her father . Despite the lack of any concrete evidence and merely on the words of others , Wesley , as a father , had already condemned Azalea . If it had been Sydney accused , he would have likely had the accuser severely punished for daring to slander his beloved daughter . He seethed at the thought of anyone daring to besmirch Sydney's name . Meanwhile , Cassius was in a meeting at his company when Sydney's call came in . He excused himself to answer , already predicting the nature of her complaint . Upon hearing her story , his reaction was muted , not with the typical anger but with skepticism , pondering whether Azalea could truly be capable of such actions . Wesley could not restrain his anger and grabbed the phone . " Cassius , find out where Azalea is right now ! " Cassius , sensing the urgency in his father's voice , responded immediately , " I'll have my assistant check her location . Dad , just give me a moment to wrap things up here , and I'll come with you to sort this out ." " What's there to sort out ? What can't someone like Azalea do ? " Wesley was convinced of her guilt . " You've even said she's been doing fine since she left . Doesn't that tell you everything ? " O 1/2 Chapter 25 Shameless Cassius hesitated but affirmed , " I'll meet you later , Dad ." If Azalea had indeed crossed a line , she would need to face the consequences , She must be brought back , and he would manage his father's reactions in due course . The call ended , and Cassius quickly directed his assistant to locate Azalea . Sydney could not resist adding fuel to the fire . " Dad , if Azalea is now living with that man , wouldn't it be somewhat awkward for her ? " This comment stoked Wesley's fury further , " Awkward ? When she threw herself at some old man , did she even think about that ? " I need to bring her back , not just to discipline her , but to ensure her lover faces consequences as well ! " His clenched fist cracked , a testament to his rage , and it was fortunate he was in good health , or his anger might have landed him in the hospital . With her objective achieved , Sydney turned to William , " Dad , I need to head to Bastian's soon , so I'll take my friend with me . It's fine if Azalea criticizes me when you speak to her . " Her sweet demeanor masked her manipulations perfectly . Witnessing this , Wesley's heart softened even further . Adopting Sydney had been the right choice . This was exactly how a daughter of the Larks should behave . When he thought of Azalea , resentment filled his gaze once more . He regretted not letting her fend for herself outside ! Outside the school , Wylie waited by his car as Azalea and Irene walked out . His uniform , consisting of bespoke black pants , and a white shirt , suited him perfectly , enhancing his scholarly appearance . With his esports headphones on during a competition , he transformed into a different kind of leading man . Azalea mused silently about his background : his father , a dignified politician , and his mother , a renowned painter . It was like something out of a classic novel . Back in junior high , Azalea had a soft spot for romantic tales , often finding herself swept away by the grand narratives . It seemed the grandeur of a big family really did touch every aspect of life , not just showing up by chance . Wylie , unfamiliar with Irene , cast a curious look her way as she walked out with Azalea . With a smile , Azalea introduced her , " This is a real gem , you'll see soon enough ." Irene , trailing a bit behind , felt her cheeks warm with a blush . It was the first time someone had referred to her as a gem , and her dark eyes sparkled with a mix of embarrassment and pride . ||| O 2/2 Chapter 26 New Coachi Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!