Chapter 3

Well, this would probably be the last meal we'd have with her anyway.

I didn't pay much attention to her, only feeling sorry for all the dishes my mom had prepared.

Except for her annoying smacking while eating, everything else was tolerable.

But apparently, even a table full of food couldn't keep her mouth shut.

"Sis, that bag must have been expensive, right?"

"It was okay."

"Wow, you're so generous. 'Okay' for such an expensive bag? I guess it's easy to spend when it's not your own money, huh?" Her tone was dripping with sarcasm.

My dad immediately frowned. I casually picked up a couple of shrimp and put them on their plates.

I wanted her to say more, to expose more of herself, so my brother could see clearly what kind of person she really was.

My parents understood my hint and kept quiet.

I raised an eyebrow at her and smiled, "I'm not sure I understand what you mean."

Amber pursed her lips in a smile, "Oh, sis, don't play dumb. There's only so much money in this family. If you spend a lot, naturally someone else has to spend less. And you're a woman, you'll be married off eventually. So, in the end, aren't you just spending our money?"

So, she was here to grab the family fortune.

I looked at my brother.

He just kept his head down, saying nothing.

A chill ran through my heart.

Our parents were always busy with work when we were young, so I was the one who took care of him. From childhood to adulthood, I always gave in to him, and because of his weak health, I almost never refused him anything.

I never thought all of that would be worth less than a gold digger he'd only known for half a month.

I said slowly, "How we spend our family's money is our business. If I remember correctly, doesn't the Ye family still owe our company a large sum of money?"

Amber's eyes immediately welled up with tears as she leaned towards my brother, "Lucas said it was fine. We're all going to be family soon. Why should family talk about who owes what? The money was used by family, so it should be written off."

I couldn't help but laugh.

My brother immediately tried to comfort her, then turned to me for help, "Sis, can we not talk about this now? Let's just eat."

Amber immediately put on a pitiful yet insistent face, "Lucas, you can't spoil your sister like this. You'll end up ruining her. We need to clear things up. I heard she makes tens of thousands a month at the company. Sis, you've got it all figured out, huh? You'll eventually get married and leave, and all that money will go to your husband's family. You're just benefiting outsiders!"

It was clear she had rehearsed these words, speaking with such conviction and fluency.

My mom couldn't hold back anymore, "Since when does an outsider get to worry about our family's affairs?"

Amber looked hurt, "Mom, Lucas and I are getting married next week. How am I an outsider?"

My dad suddenly looked up at my brother.

This time, my brother gritted his teeth and nodded silently, "Amber has given me everything. I... I can't let her down."

Amber seized the opportunity, "Since we're getting married anyway, I'll be the woman of the house soon. I think not only should Lucas give me his card, but sis should hand over her salary card to me too. I'll manage it to prevent her from overspending. Otherwise, she might end up with no dowry at all."

I looked at her greedy face and smiled slightly.

"Just managing the house isn't enough. How about we register a company and make you the legal representative?"

Amber's face lit up with joy, "That would be perfect!"

Looks like she had no idea she was about to get into big trouble.