“Ryan, you wanted to see me?” Regina cautiously stepped into Ryan’s study.
Since childhood, she had always been afraid of Ryan.
Ryan was groomed to be the family heir, not only because he had shown Alpha qualities from a young age, but also because he was both brilliant and strict, making her feel constantly inadequate.
At the high school Regina attended, Ryan’s photo was displayed in the showcase as an outstanding alumnus. People often talked about her remarkable brother, and then about her. “The brother is exceptional, but the sister is just a prom queen.” This always gave her a sense of frustration.
“Sit.” Ryan steepled his fingers, his gaze deep as he looked at her.
Before she could nervously settle down, he asked, “Why weren’t you at school? Why were you at Scarlett’s office
