Chapter 623
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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Chapter 624
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 ! ”