The Real Heiress Rules the World (Sloane Rivers) novel Chapter 134

Chapter 134 Reunited with the Rest of the Family

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Whitney’s head snapped to the side from the force of the slap, a bright red handprint quickly blooming across her pale cheek. She stared at Larry in disbelief. “Why did you hit me?”

The slap had come so suddenly that not even Whitney herself could react–let alone Sloane.

“Apologize to Ms. Sloane,” Larry said, his voice low and commanding, allowing no room for argument. “You’re the one who made a mess. Don’t drag the Houston family down with you.”

Whitney trembled under the weight of his icy glare.

Her lips quivered as she turned her head slowly toward Sloane, her molars clenched tight. “Sloane… I’m… I’m sorry.”

Lucas stood at Sloane’s side, his tone cool and sharp. “That sounded pretty half–hearted, Ms. Whitney. Doesn’t seem like you mean it.”

Whitney was so furious she nearly passed out. Being forced to bow her head to Sloane- especially in front of Lucas–was beyond humiliating. But with Larry’s piercing gaze burning into her back, she didn’t dare resist.

Grinding her teeth, she took two stiff steps forward. Under the gaze of the entire crowd, she bent at the waist–lower and lower–until she was at a perfect right angle.

Her fists clenched tightly at the hems of her coat, knuckles turning white from the strain. Loose strands of hair fell over her face, hiding the anger and bitterness twisting her features.

“Sloane, I apologize for what I’ve done. It was my fault. Please forgive me.”

Only then did Sloane speak. “Since Ms. Whitney knows she was wrong, I’ll let it go this time.” Her gaze sharpened. “But you’d better remember this lesson. If it happens again, not even the Houston family can save you.”

Most of the people present dismissed Sloane’s words, thinking she was just leaning on Lucas’s power,

Only Lucas and Larry knew she meant every word.

Larry stepped forward, his eyes fixed on Sloane’s face. “Ms. Sloane, what happened today was due to my failure to keep things in check. I hope you’ll give me a chance to make it up to you.”

Lucas’s expression chilled. He subtly stepped in front of Sloane. “Mr. Larry, maybe you should focus on keeping your own people in line. My fiancée doesn’t need your concern.”

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Chapter 134 Reunited with the Rest of the Family

Then he turned to Sloane and asked in a low voice, “Want me to take

you

home?”

“Yeah.” Sloane nodded and turned to leave.

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Larry watched her retreating figure, his hand at his side clenching unconsciously until the knuckles turned white.

Smack! He landed another brutal slap on the opposite side of Whitney’s face. This time, he didn’t hold back. Whitney stumbled from the blow and fell hard to the ground.

“Get on the ground!” Larry barked. His face was as dark as thunderclouds, his eyes flashing with a murderous chill like he might crush someone at any moment.

Whitney’s body reacted before her mind could catch up. She collapsed with a heavy thud, hitting the floor hard.

Larry leaned down, staring into her eyes as he spoke word by word. “Have I not made it clear? The Houston family doesn’t need someone like you dragging around the Rivers name.“”

Whitney trembled in fear, biting her lip so hard it nearly bled, too afraid to make a sound.

People always said Larry adored his only sister. But Whitney knew the truth: her brother was terrifying.

“You’re staying here tonight. Reflect on your behavior,” Larry said, straightening up. His gaze turned to the ancestral tablets in front of them, and his voice grew cold as death. “And if you still don’t learn your lesson… I won’t mind sending you to join the rest of the family.”

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