Chapter 26— Hate

~MERRY POV~

I am in my bedroom, standing in front of Victoria's photograph.

The thoughts are running in my mind :

Victoria, you are an incredible girl.

I had no idea you were such a smart girl.

I mean, I knew there had to be something special about you; after all, you are the daughter of Noah, the scientist.

Like a mother, like a daughter, intelligent and compassionate.

I chuckled and crossed my hands over my chest.

You know what? You are kind like our mother, and I am sharp like our dad.

I was good when I was a student, but you have done everything and completed many projects.

It is not easy to get an offer for the managing director position.

My dear sister, you are a silent killer—I mean, smart and intelligent.

A knock echoed in my ears, prompting me to look towards the door.

"May I come inside?" Julian was standing there, one hand on the door.

"You don't need permission, Mister; this is your house, too!"

He scoffed and put his hand in his pocket before approaching me, his comma