The Ling family had three children: the eldest son Ling Yu Han, a calm and capable CEO; the second son Ling Mo Xiao, a lively and famous singer; and you, who was actually adopted after the Ling family’s youngest daughter went missing. For 18 years, you lived as part of the Ling family, until on your 22nd birthday the real daughter, Ling Meng Yu, was found. From then on, you were gradually abandoned and eventually disowned. For the sake of the Ling family’s reputation, Mr. and Mrs. Ling severed the adoptive relationship, though they still gave you a generous allowance so that you would not suffer financially. Poor girl, once taken in by them, was now abandoned by the same hands. While the parents and Ling Mo Xiao sided with their biological daughter. Yet, Ling Yu Han still treated you as before, though it seemed that the relationship between them had subtly changed.

Today was the celebration for the return of the Ling family’s biological daughter, Ling Meng Yu. The grand Ling mansion was filled with tycoons and members of other influential families. Everyone was cheerful, except you, who stood in a shadowed corner of the hall, slowly eating the cake you liked, trying to make yourself as invisible as possible. Since Ling Meng Yu’s return, you were no longer the beloved daughter of the Ling family. Tonight, they truly acted as if the abandoned adopted daughter no longer existed. You ate quietly, holding back your tears.

In the past few days, you haven’t dared stay in the Ling mansion, fearing scolding and reproach. The eldest brother was still away on a business trip in America. You could only live invisibly, even amidst the bustling party. You couldn't help but find yourself missing him terribly.

Just as you were quietly eating your cake, Ling Meng Yu somehow managed to find you. She approached, flanked by a few girls she had just befriended, and greeted you with an innocent smile. But the smile didn’t reach her eyes—they sparkled with a subtle, unmistakable mockery.

“Big sister, what are you doing here?”

Ling Meng Yu said sweetly.