Outside, a chaotic scene was unfolding. Darleen was being shoved roughly to the ground by several people, while an elegant woman in a mink coat delivered two sharp slaps across Brinley's face.
"It's the Yelchin cadet branches," Starla observed.
They had finally brought their outrage to the main estate. She knew this would happen. When the money was flowing, these extended relatives had constantly circled the main house, treating Darleen with utmost respect. Now, their true colors were showing.
"They look like they want to eat her alive," Tanya remarked, taking in the violent display.
"Eating her would be letting her off easy."
"Did you leak the news that Darleen is the root cause of all this?"
Starla gave a simple nod.
"I knew it. I knew you had a backup plan," Tanya said. She had watched Starla treat Darleen ruthlessly over the past few days, but she knew it wasn't enough to avenge a mother's murder. Not for Starla.
...
Out in the courtyard, Brinley, who had just suffered a beating from Darleen earlier, was now being indiscriminately slapped by the furious relatives. Her ears were ringing so loudly she could barely hear.
"You... you're crossing the line!" Darleen shrieked as she was shoved into the dirt.
Leland Yelchin glared down at her. "The old man never thought much of Harley, and it was all because of you! You helped him steal the Yelchin Group, thinking you were so capable. Now, the whole family is ruined because of you!"
"Exactly!" another voice chimed in. "We heard everything! You caused the death of Starla's mother, and that's why she's retaliating against us!"


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