Chapter 22 My brother's death

Emine pleaded desperately, tears streaming down her face, as she tried to convince him. "I swear, I didn't push her! She framed me out of jealousy and hatred because I excelled above everyone else."

"Jealous? You're just the daughter of a maid. Why would she envy you?" he sneered, dismissing her words.

"I... I don't know," Emine replied, shaking her head in confusion and desperation. But as she spoke, her heart sank when she saw her beloved brother being brought in.

"Sister," he whispered, his voice filled with a mixture of concern and love.

Emine's voice quivered with fear and anguish as she pleaded, "Please, I beg you, let my brother go. Spare his life, please!" Her plea was laced with genuine despair, a truly pitiful sight.

Aiden's eyes bore into her, cold and calculating. "So, his fate lies in your hands. Speak the truth, and I will spare him. Lie to me, and I will end his life," he threatened, raising the gun menacingly.

"Sister, don't confess to something you didn't do," her bro