Chapter 370: Seize the Moral High Ground First

Janice was utterly confused by the information she'd received. She replied, "I'm not sure where you heard that, but I've never interfered. It was the Quirk family's decision. Besides, aren't you my boyfriend? Why accuse me without hearing my side? Why are you siding with Cecilia? Are you two close?" Her heart pounded as she sent the message.

After a long wait, she received a reply: "What are you daydreaming about? I spoke up because Cecilia is close to you and your brother—almost family. She saved your mother's life; you should repay kindness. I'm trying to guide you. You don't even trust me anymore?"

Janice felt aggrieved. Cecilia's presence in the Quirk family felt unavoidable due to the "life-saving grace," resisting seemed unfilial. Yet, remembering everyone's unwavering support for Sarah, she felt a crushing loneliness, despite having a boyfriend envied by the whole school.

Sounds from the living room cut through her thoughts:

"Alex figured it out!" "Exactly! If you keep us in suspense, we'll ask Alex."

Janice reread the messages, sensing arrogance. Confused, she replied, "My cousin heads the Quirk family and Quirk Group. My dad never opposes his decisions. Is it wrong to listen to him?" She quickly put away her phone, dreading Cody's response. This was her first confrontation with him, and she felt unprepared, though she believed she was right.

Cody didn't reply. He smashed his phone upon seeing her message, which he considered mocking. Alexander's reputation was renowned even in Yrinas. Janice's implication that Alexander was infallible infuriated him. He felt she shouldn't need his "correction."

Meanwhile, gossip about Sarah's divorce spread in the living room. A headline exploded across Yrinas' online entertainment: "Quirk Family Heiress Confronts Husband's Mistress, Cuts Ties with In-Laws." The story detailed the husband's infidelity, included photos of the mistress and her family, and explained the circumstances.

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The internet erupted. Public opinion swiftly turned against Terry and Vera. Their attempt to sever ties was futile; the blood bond remained, allowing them to manipulate Nina emotionally. Disobedience could be met with public pressure. Now, however, they faced online condemnation, their hopes dashed.

The Quirks were gleeful, having successfully used gossip to preemptively block Terry and Vera's escape routes, rendering their moral arguments useless.

Isabella laughed in Alexander's arms, "This is seizing the moral high ground first."

Evian questioned, "But isn't it legally impossible?"

Rosalie was confused: "Huh? Will Nina still be exploited?"

Jake clarified, "Only after Nina turns eighteen, if they're still alive and need her support…"

Eula added, "They'd have to sue Nina for financial support; she'd only pay what the court orders."

Christopher suggested, "Change the money to coins; let them count them one by one!"

Carlos added, "Replace it with food of equal value. They won't starve."

Janice chuckled.

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