Chapter 624
Edith pinned Lilian to the ground, relentlessly punching and kicking her.
Lilian, battered and bruised, cried out in pain, her voice trembling ‘Stop, please! It hurts so much… Please, just stop!” Horace’s cold voice cut through the chaos. “Take her away.”
Several bodyguards in black entered and swiftly restrained Lillan, ragging her
away.
Edith collapsed beside Harry, sobbing uncontrollably. “Harry! Hary, how could you go before me? I can’t do this anymore…”
The Crone family began making arrangements for Harry’s funeral Jessica, filled with anxiety, couldn’t shake the fear that Lilian might say something, especially now that she was under Horace’s control.
Jessica went to find Horace, who was in his study, speaking with the butler.
She quickly hid just outside the door, straining to hear their conversation. She caught Horace asking the butler, “Has Lilian said anything?”
The butler lowered his voice, replying, “She’s tight–lipped; she won’t say a word. But we did find her fingerprints on the knife. The evidence is clear–she’s guilty of murder.”
The butler paused and then looked at Horace. “Do you think there’s something more?”
Horace’s lips tightened as he pondered. “I’m not sure yet. But I feel like Lilian is hiding something, and it has something to do with Jessica.”
The butler’s eyes widened. “Ms. Jessica?”
Horace stood up, his tall frame moving toward the window. “Don’t you think Jessica is acting a bit strange? We all know how she got poisoned–it was her own doing. If I’m right, she was trying to frame Wendy.”
The butler looked at Horace, his face thoughtful. “Mr. Larson, I’ve been with you for many years, and I have to say, Ms. Jessica’s behavior has been questionable. I’ve had the chance to interact with Ms. Wendy, and she’s much more straightforward and intelligent.”
Horace smiled faintly, thinking of Wendy. “Stanley’s judgment never fails.”
Outside the door, Jessica’s anger flared as she dug her nails deep into her palm. She had noticed Horace’s growing favor for Wendy.
Now, Horace was questioning her character and doubting her intentions.
She had fought so hard to earn the title of the richest man’s daughter, yet Wendy seemed to effortlessly take everything from her. What gave Wendy the right?
Horace’s voice broke through her thoughts. “Find a way to get Lilian to talk. I want to know everything.”
The butler nodded. “Understood.”
Jessica’s heart burned with a mix of fury, fear, and desperation. She couldn’t afford to lose her position as the richest man’s daughter. Now, only Lilian knew the truth.
It seemed that Lilian couldn’t be allowed to live,
With that thought, Jessica turned and walked away.
Lilian had been locked in a small, dark room for what felt like an eternity. She was battered and bruised, but she hadn’t said a word. If she spoke, she knew there would be no escape. She hoped that by staying silent, she could turn things around.
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Suddenly, the door creaked open, and footsteps echoed in the quiet room.
Lilian didn’t look up. She curled into a corner, whispering, “Don’t ask me anything. I won’t say a word.”
The person remained silent.
Lilian hesitated before looking up. Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw Jessica standing there.
A wave of relief washed over her.
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“Jessica, you came! I knew you would! You’re here to save me, arent you? After all, I’m your mom. I knew you wouldn’t just leave me here!”
