Chapter 248

Julian Langley's ears burned as his fingers absently stroked the bowstring.

He glared at the untouched target, brows furrowed in frustration.

"This damn bow's defective," he muttered, slamming it onto the ground.

Theodore Langley stifled laughter, shoulders shaking.

His third brother's archery skills were comedy gold.

Nearby, Victoria Langley stamped her foot in frustration.

Three shots fired—her target remained pristine.

Meanwhile Richard Langley hit bullseye after bullseye, preening like a peacock.

"Richard!" Victoria yanked her husband's ear. "Confess. You've been practicing behind my back."

"Mercy, darling!" He winced. "Pure natural talent!"

Regret twisted his gut.

He should've missed on purpose.

Victoria snorted and raised her pistol again.

This time, she redeemed herself.

Laughter filled the shooting range.

The six Langley brothers had vowed to outshoot Ethan Sullivan—only to be humbled by their baby sister Evelyn, the novice.

Their little princess mastered everything with terrifying ease.

During the ride home, Ethan finally got his wish.

With Victoria's tacit approval, Evelyn slid into his Maybach.

Six pairs of murderous eyes glared through the rearview mirror.

The Langley brothers' hearts bled.

Their carefully nurtured rose was being plucked—by this obscenely handsome, filthy rich man who spoiled her rotten.

But—

Brothers-in-law existed solely to be despised!

Especially when their baby sister was still so young!

Ethan was practically a predator!

Six sets of teeth ground together—until Victoria's sharp glance turned them into quailing chicks.

Cool air circulated through the car.

Evelyn dabbed at her flushed face.

"Did you enjoy yourself?" Ethan's voice was velvet.

"Mm!" She nodded emphatically.

Her first real birthday—overflowing with love and surprises.

Including this fiancé who played his role so convincingly.

"Ethan." She spoke suddenly.

"Hm?"

"You don't need to keep up the act anymore."

The steering wheel jerked.

His face darkened instantly.

"Act?"