Chapter 54 Doris’s
Provocation
“I saw this dress first, and I really like it. As your future sister–in–law, ‘I should be more generous and let you have it. But not everything in life is meant to be given up, and honestly, not everything is meant for you.”
Doris held Rachel’s gaze, her eyes clouded with dissatisfaction.
But soon, a smirk played on her lips. “Rachel, don’t get ahead of yourself. Nothing is official yet. Maybe you should wait until you’re actually married to Brian before throwing around titles?”
Rachel didn’t flinch, her voice as composed as ever. “Carol has already made her choice. As long as she’s around, no one else is taking my place as her granddaughter–in–law.”
Doris‘ smile faltered for a second before she quickly masked it.
Deep down, she was seething. Rachel was so confident, but wasn’t it just because she had Carol’s backing? What was there to be so proud of?
Still, she kept her composure, flashing a sweet yet insincere smile. “You do have a way of charming my grandma. Maybe I should start taking notes from you.”
It was a clear dig at Rachel, insinuating that she was just good at winning Carol’s favor.
Rachel caught the meaning instantly. But she knew sometimes, playing dumb was the best strategy.
“You should,” Rachel replied smoothly. “It’ll come in handy when you have to win over
your own in–laws someday.”
At the mention of marriage, Doris’s expression stiffened.
She scoffed, flipping her hair back. “I’m still young. There’s no rush. And besides, my family wants me around for a few more years.”
Rachel’s lips curled into a knowing smile. “I think Carol would be even more thrilled to see you happily married off.”
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Rachel could tell this was the last thing Doris wanted to talk about, which was precisely why she kept pushing.
As expected, Doris soon gave up. “Rachel, since you’re busy, I won’t keep you. See you
around.”
“Alright.”
Rachel turned to the clerk without hesitation. “I’ll take this one. Please wrap it up.”
As they stepped out of the store with their bags, Yvonne finally exploded with curiosity. “Who’s that Doris? Why have you never mentioned her before?”
Rachel let out a small sigh before explaining. “Doris isn’t Brian’s biological sister. She was adopted by his parents. Her father once saved Brian’s dad’s life but passed away, leaving her an orphan. Therefore, the White family took her in. Brian’s father treats her like a real daughter. I don’t see her often.
Around the White family, she’s all smiles and politeness. But when it’s just the two of us? Cold and distant. At first, I brushed it off, but over time, I started noticing something… odd.”
Yvonne leaned in closer, practically buzzing with excitement.
“What did
you
notice?”
“She’s not just cold to me–there’s this subtle hostility, like she’s holding something against me. I’ve heard that when sisters are really close to their brothers, they sometimes feel like they’re being pushed aside when a sister–in–law comes into the picture, like they’re losing their place. So at first, I figured it was just that. But you know how women are. We pick up on things. The more I saw, the more I started to wonder… what if it’s more than just a sibling bond?”
Rachel continued, “At one point, Brian’s family even suggested she change her last name to White. They figured it would help her get a better match in the future. But she was completely against it. She refused to let them finalize the adoption, no matter what. It’s like she refuses to be officially recognized as his sister, almost like she’s holding on to something more.”
Yvonne nodded at Rachel with a knowing look and gave her a thumbs–up. “Not bad. You’ve got her personality down to a T. But why haven’t you brought this before?”
up
“She’s been abroad for the last two years. We didn’t keep in touch at all. Honestly, I barely even thought about her until now.”
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Yvonne’s brows knitted together. “Now that she’s back and clearly up to no good, you should be careful.”
“Got it.”
The moment Doris stepped out of the boutique, she pulled out her phone and dialed.
Brian.
“Hello, Doris!” Brian’s voice remained as soft and indulgent as ever.
“Hey Brian, guess who I just ran into? Rachel!”
Brian was well aware that Doris had returned.
She had called him ahead of time, insisting he come to the airport himself to pick her
- up.
But since Rachel had been trapped at his office the previous night, he wanted to spend more time with her and turned down Doris’s request.
Feeling slighted and annoyed, Doris’s frustration only mounted as everything added up.
She didn’t hold back her complaints. “I took a fancy on a gorgeous dress, but Rachel wouldn’t let me have it. Brian, you and everyone else always gave me whatever I
wanted.”
The more she vented, the more wronged she felt.
By the time she finished, her voice was trembling with quiet sobs. “Brian, do you even care about me anymore? If I’d known things would be like this, I never would’ve come back. Maybe I should just book a flight and leave again.”
Brian’s voice was as calm as ever. “Don’t be silly. There are plenty of beautiful dresses out there. Pick whatever you like–dresses, jewelry, anything. I’ll cover it all.”
“Really?” Doris’s sulking vanished in an instant.
“Have I ever gone back on my word?”
“That’s great.”
After ending the call, Doris was in a fantastic mood.
Thirty minutes later, she ran into Rachel again, and this time at a jewelry boutique.
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Doris looked radiant, her smile full of confidence.
With a smug air, she strutted over in her high heels. “Rachel, what a coincidence seeing you here again.”
“It certainly is,” Rachel replied evenly, her tone making it clear she had no interest in
idle chatter.
Doris, on the other hand, was brimming with energy. She swept her gaze over the glass cases, speaking with deliberate drama.
“I’ll take this, that one… oh, and that one too. Bring them all out–I want to try them on.‘
“Someone’s feeling extra generous today,” Yvonne remarked with a smirk.
Unbothered, Doris gave her a fleeting glance. “And you are?”
“Rachel’s close friend, Yvonne Jimenez.”
Yvonne Jimenez? Doris murmured the name, rolling it over her tongue. “Sounds
familiar.”
She frowned slightly, as if trying to recall something.
Then, as realization struck, her eyes lit up. “Oh, that’s right. Even though I was abroad, some scandals are just too big to miss. Your family went broke, right? Back then, your father ran off to escape his crimes, and your mother jumped off a building.”
Both Rachel and Yvonne were momentarily taken aback by Doris’s sheer cruelty.
Yvonne leaned toward Rachel, her voice low. “Rachel, it looks like I’m about to stir up
some trouble for you.”
But Rachel stopped her just in time. “Yvonne, hold on.”
She then stepped forward and spoke firmly. “Doris, since you’re Brian’s sister, and I’m going to marry him, that makes us family. It’s only right that I step in and correct you
when needed.”
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