Three Systems Made the Fake Heiress Unstoppable

Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Planning Chloe York’s Future

”Mr. Prescott, rest assured. I guarantee that no one besides you will get their hands on that surveillance footage,” the principal promised, thumping his chest.

”Alright.” Ethan Prescott stood and left the office. Even though Chloe York had said what she did, she wasn’t wrong. Uncovering the truth for her was, after all, a small thing he could do for her.

”Chloe York, you’re really something else! We were gone for just two days, and you’ve already stirred up this much trouble. Juggling three guys at once? You think you own the place?!”

The moment she walked through the door, Chloe York was met with Alice Cole’s furious shouting.

In contrast to Alice Cole’s rage, Miles York remained silent, his eyes fixed on the documents in his hands.

”Let me tell you, if you tarnish our Brooke’s reputation and jeopardize her marriage alliance with the Prescott Family, I won’t forgive you.”

”Mom, please don’t be angry. I’m sure my sister had her reasons for doing this,” Brooke York said comfortingly, helping Alice Cole to a seat.

”Reasons? What reasons could she possibly have? If you ask me, she just can’t go a single day without a man. Now that Ethan Prescott has dumped her, she’s scrambling to find a replacement.”

”If we’re talking about someone who can’t live without a man, I think you’re talking about yourselves, not me. You arranged a marriage for her at such a young age, and now that your real daughter is back, you’re rushing to swap the betrothal. Does being your daughter mean she can’t go a single moment without a fiancé?”

”Chloe York, keep talking nonsense and see if I don’t rip that mouth of yours shut.”

”That’s enough! Stop arguing! What is this display? It’s time for dinner,” Miles York cut in.

Once Miles York spoke, Alice Cole dared not say another word. Brooke York helped her sit down, but Alice’s loathing glare remained fixed on Chloe York.

The family ate in silence. After finishing her first bowl of rice, Chloe York went to get another heaping bowl.

In contrast, Brooke York would never dare to eat that much. She’d surely get fat if she did.

The other three had already put down their chopsticks, but Chloe York was still eating. Alice Cole was getting irritated again. Lately, Chloe had been eating like she was possessed by a hungry ghost. It wasn’t just the large meals; she was also constantly eating all sorts of snacks and fruit. ’How does she not gain any weight?’

Brooke York was also baffled. With their heavy school workload and being at an age where they were still growing, it was easy to get hungry. But to maintain her figure, she always stopped eating when she was about seventy percent full. Sometimes, she felt too weak to even focus on her studies.

But not Chloe York. She devoured everything in sight—even fatty meats, rich dishes, and junk food—yet her figure remained impossibly perfect.

When Chloe York finally put down her chopsticks, Miles York’s gaze fell upon her. ”If you want to secure a backup plan for yourself, I think Evan Shaw and Henry Ford are both good options. But don’t be hasty. In a couple of days, I’ll tell you which one you’re allowed to associate with.”

”Honey, what are you talking about?” Alice Cole asked, as if she couldn’t believe her own ears.

Brooke York was equally stunned. ’Did Dad just agree to this? He’s even planning it out for her?’

”This Evan Shaw also lives here in Avallon. Although we couldn’t find out what his parents do for a living, he should theoretically be a good match. As for Henry Ford, his father is a hospital director and his mother owns a beauty salon. They’re a solid upper-middle-class family, which is also acceptable.”

Now, everyone understood Miles York’s intention. He was calculating which of the boys Chloe should date to bring the most benefit to the York Family.

’So Evan Shaw lives in Avallon too, and Dad couldn’t even find out who his parents are?’ Brooke York’s mind began to churn.

”Honey, Chloe is still so young. There’s no need to rush into these things!” Alice Cole instantly dropped her previous imperious attitude, her voice becoming as gentle as a loving mother’s, as if she were a completely different person.

’Are you kidding me?’ she thought. She was planning to marry Chloe York off to someone who could benefit their company—preferably a rich, older man who was already married or had... special proclivities. Not to someone like Evan Shaw or Henry Ford, who were her age and from decent families.

”Why shouldn’t we be in a hurry? We need to lock one of them down now. Once they get to college, they’ll fall for other girls, and Chloe will have missed her chance.” Miles York knew very well that getting one of these boys to commit to Chloe at this age would have a much greater impact.

”Dad, there’s really no rush,” Brooke interjected. ”The most important thing right now is the college entrance exam. If Chloe gets close to one of them and it affects their grades, their families probably won’t approve.”

Brooke’s words made Miles York remember that Chloe York’s grades were at the bottom of the class. If she dragged down one of those boys’ academic performance, their parents might even grow to resent the York Family.

”Chloe, you are not to associate with either of them before the college entrance exam. We will discuss this again after it’s over,” Miles York commanded, making the decision himself.

”Are you done?” Chloe York’s voice was calm, but laced with sarcasm.

’It’s a real eye-opener. How did the author manage to write a character like Miles York? Does he spend his entire life just scheming!’

Meeting Chloe York’s eyes, Miles York saw the sarcasm and disdain in them. He felt his dignity as the head of the household being challenged, and his temper flared. ”What’s with that attitude? Are we trying to hurt you? We’re doing this for your own good!”

”And why should I listen to you? If I recall correctly, a certain someone agreed to raise me until I’m eighteen as compensation for the whole switched-at-birth mistake. After that, we’re supposed to sever all ties. Once that happens, I’ll have nothing to do with you. Or have you forgotten?”

”Chloe York, no matter what, we raised you. We are your parents. Despite what was said, could we ever truly abandon you?”

Chloe York snorted. ’If I hadn’t transmigrated, according to the original plot, the previous owner of this body would have already gone down a dark path. She would have gotten pregnant out of wedlock by the second mock exam and dropped out before the third.’

’And besides Brooke York, Miles York was a major reason for it all. He was always trying to maximize the original Chloe’s value, all while blindly believing Brooke’s lies and letting her slander and bully her adoptive sister.’

’The original Chloe was so desperate to escape them that she would have latched onto anyone from the outside who showed her the slightest bit of warmth and followed them anywhere.’

Physical System: [Host, drink 2 liters of water every day. Your strength will increase by one point each day. Persist for 7 consecutive days to become a super strongwoman.]

Hearing the task issued by the Physical System, Chloe York stood up and headed to the kitchen.

”See? It’s useless. Even though we raised her, she has no manners at all,” Alice Cole kept tearing Chloe down in front of Miles, trying to sour his impression of her. That way, his first instinct would be to pawn her off on some undesirable business partner. ’No decent prospect would ever want Chloe! We can’t let her ruin a good partnership.’

’That Chloe York enjoyed the life meant for my daughter for so many years. No matter what, I will never let her have an easy future.’

Miles York said nothing. He didn’t care about a person’s character; he only cared whether they could bring him value.

However, Chloe’s defiance just now gave him the feeling that she wouldn’t be easy to control. It seemed he would have to start planning carefully for when she graduated. After all, with looks like hers, she was far too valuable an asset to waste.