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Mandy pondered for a moment before raising her eyes. Her tone softened as she tried to reassure Seline. “Seline, don’t worry. Jenson’s interest in her is just because of her identity as Jane.”
“I know. But now, Jenson knows she’s special. Mom, I’m so scared. I worked so hard to win Jenson over!” This time, Seline couldn’t hold back her tears. She was terrified
Mandy narrowed her eyes as a malicious glint flashed in them. Lowering her voice, she said, “It she’s dead, the problem will be solved.”
Seline’s head snapped up, her gazelorlang on Mandy. “Are you saying…
Mandy stood and walked over to the bedside table. She picked up a grape from the fruit tray and smashed it in her fingers. The once–intact grape burst, its juices spilling out. She stared at the crushed fruit in her hand, a cold smile corting her lips. “Just like this grape. She can’t do anything once she’s broken”
Seline’s face turned pale. “Mom, killing someone is illegal. If you….‘
Mandy sneered, “Illegal? What’s there to fear? I killed her mother back then. Do you think I can’t do the same to her?”
“But-“Selme’s anxiety deepened
Mandy cut her off with an icy tome. “Do you really think your father cares about you? He’s always been cold–hearted. How else could he abandon Suzanne’s mother? He hasn’t even visited her grave. He only favors you because you’re more useful than Suzanne.”
Selime froze, wanting to say something but falling silent instead. Mandy’s words hit her hard
Mandy continued, “Once your father knows Suzanne is Jane, with all that influence, do you
Seline’s face went ashen. “But I’m scared they I find out…”
u think he’ll still care about us?”
Mandy rossed the crushed grape into the trash and pulled a tissue from the cabinet. She meticulously wiped her fingers clean, keeping her tone calm and resolute. “There’s nothing to be afraid of I have my ways. First, we’ll gather information. Don’t breathe a word about what happened at the hospital to your father
Seline nodded frantically, her pane evident. Mandy’s lips curled into a faint smile as she reached out to gently wipe the tears from Seline’s face. Her voice softened. “The butler has a close relative working for Alan. Just focus on being your charming self and leave the rest to the
With that, Mandy tossed the used issue into the trash with a sharp flick.
Seline frowned slightly, glancing at her mother with concern. “Can we trust then?”
Mandy placed a reassuring hand on Seline’s shoulder, giving it a gentle pat. “Of course. I’ll handle everything. Seline, to achieve great things, you can’t sweat the small stuff. You must stay calm and analyze the situation carefully. Don’t panic. If you’re ruthless enough, no one can be better than you. Do you understand?”
Seline nodded firmly. “I understand”
Mandy was right. Being ruthless was the only way to secure what she wanted.
Seline gripped Mandy’s hand tightly, lifting her eyes to meet Mandy’s gaze. “Mom, my happiness depends on you.”
Mandy placed her hands on Seline’s and reassured, “Of course. My daughter deserves to be the happiest woman alive.”
A slow smile spread across Seline’s face, though her eyes were filled with callous intent
She silently swore she would destroy Suzanne.
It was two days later.
The Alvarez residence was situated on the outskirts of Dudore
The area was surrounded by well–kempt gardens. The serene night was disturbed only by the occasional chirping of crickets. But the calm was suddenly shattered by the sound of something breading.
Inside the villa, Alan lay on his bed, writhing in pain. His teeth clenched tightly, veins bulging across his body. His sin flushed with an unnatural shade of red..
His anguished screams echoed through the halls as he twisted and crawled off the bed, stumbling toward the living room.
“Blood! Blood!” His frenzied actions made him look like a demon clawing its way out of hell
Alan began smashing everything in sight. Furniture toppled, glass shattered, and the terrifying sound of destruction filled the house. The household staff members were too afraid to Intervene and cowered in the comers.
The butler, shaking uncontrollably, managed to call Richard. “Mr. Richard, Mr. Alan’s having another episode!”
Alan’s bloodshot eyes flared with madness as le roared, “Where’s the blood?””
The butler dropped his phone in fear, the device clattering to the ground. One of the maids, too terrified to contain herself, broke into tears.
She wouldn’t have taken the job if she had known Alan was so terrifying
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The staff kept their distance, nervously watching Alan’s every move. One of them, Kendra Clarkson, was huddled in a comer, whispering, “Didn’t they say he was cured by the great Dr. Smith? Why is he like this now?
The others exchanged uneasy looks, their faces pale. “Yeah. Maybe that so–called miracle doctor is a fraud.”
The butler, though silent, couldn’t ignore their doubts. He knew something they didn’t. Jane Smith was none other than the eldest daughter of the Yates family. Everyone knew the Yates family’s eldest daughter knew nothing but chasing lenson around like a lovesick fool
Someone like that couldn’t possibly be the miracle doctor, Jane Smith. Now, that seemed even more unlikely
Meanwhile, Alan felt as though his blood was bolling and his veins were about to combust. It was as if his entire body was on fire. His mind raced with an unbearable lich, like thousands of ants gnawing away at him.
Drinking blood was the only way to quench the agony
His bloodshot eyes landed on the huddled household staff, and he moved toward them instinctively. He tried to stop himself. Alan clenched his fists and slammed them against the cabinet by the wall
The sharp pain brought a fleeting moment of clarity, and he roared, “Get out. All of you, get our
He feared he might lose control and hurt them if they didn’t leave now
The staff hesitated, torn between fear of staying and fear of abandoning him in this condition
Alan’s eyes glowed red as he glared at the butler. “Get them out of here!”
Understanding the urgency of the situation, the butler waved his hands desperately. “Everyone, take two days off. Leave immediately.”
The staff didn’t need to be told twice. They fled the villa as fast as they could
The bedroom in Starview Villa was furnished with wooden furniture. There was a vase of pink roses on the clean vanity, adding a sweet fragrance.
The thin, gauzy curtains swayed gently in the night breeze, creating a tranquil scene
Under the warm glow of the ceiling light, Suzanne sat propped up in bed, hugging a large pillow in one arm and scrolling through shopping apps on her phone with the other. Her face, resting against the pillow, was enched with worry as she wondered what gifts she should bring to meet Austin’s family.
She had spent the past two days scouring every shopping center in Dudore, but nothing seemed right. The stress was getting to her
Suddenly, her phone rang. The unfamiliar number made her frown slightly, but she answered anyway.
“Hello?”
Richard’s frantic voice came through the line “Dr. Smith, my son’s condition has flared up again! Please, you have to come right away!!!
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