Chapter 1

My Brother's Bride Wanted Me as a 'Live-in Sister-Duty'... Until I Turned the Tables

My brother, Ryan Collins, found himself a wealthy heiress, Tiffany Sterling.

She demanded he "move into their family estate," and I, his older sister, had to come along as part of the "package deal."

I was expected to live in their house, serving as a free assistant for life, all under the sweet-sounding guise of "sibling solidarity."

My mom, Joyce, clutched my hand, tears spilling from her eyes instantly:

"Avery, you love your brother the most. Just help him this one time."

"If you go, you two can look out for each other at the Sterling estate, and I'll rest easy."

My dad, Robert, chimed in, nodding in agreement:

"What's the good of all that education for a girl? You'll just end up married anyway. Helping your brother out, that's your real blessing."

Ryan hid behind them, head bowed, not daring to look at me, murmuring:

"Sis, Tiffany… she doesn't mean any harm."

A bitter laugh escaped me, furious at my shameless family. I anonymously posted online.

"Forced into 'Live-in Sister-Duty' for My Brother's Wealthy Fiancée – Help! Urgent!"

The post immediately shot to the top, and the comment section exploded.

One top-rated comment caught my eye:

[Say yes! Why wouldn't you?]

[But go through the most formal process, sign the strictest contract, and be the most professional employee!]

[Let them know what a modern-day labor rights warrior looks like!]