I held his gaze. "Are you happy now?"
I grabbed a glass and hurled it at the floor.
Shards exploded outward.
Vanessa rushed to shield Richard. "Sis, what are you doing?"
My mother moved to restrain me, but I stared at my father through a blur of tears. The shock in his eyes was unmistakable.
Then Vanessa lunged at me.
"Serena, please! I won't join Dad's company. I'll give it up voluntarily." Vanessa's voice trembled, pitch-perfect in its distress. "Don't blame Dad. It's all my fault. I'll beg for your forgiveness!"
Before I could react, she dropped to her knees with a heavy thud.
Richard hauled her back up immediately, his grip protective.
"Nonsense! You earned that position. Why should you sacrifice your future for her tantrum?" He turned his glare on me. "Look how sensible Vanessa is. Then look at yourself. You don't understand family loyalty. How are your mother and I supposed to rely on you?"
"Rely on me?"
I let out a hollow laugh.
"Since Vanessa's so sensible, why do you need me? From now on, she can be your only daughter."
I slammed the door behind me.
My mother called my name. China shattered against a wall.
"Let her go!" Richard roared. "Let's see how long she survives without us!"