Chapter 0525
At this moment, Serena’s sudden statement didn’t fool Suzy or Simon. They knew exactly what she was trying to do.
Suzy’s lips curled into a mocking smile. “Let me guess, you want to make a deal? You’ll tell me where my father is, and in exchange, I’ll spare your life?”
Serena hesitated for a moment before responding, “Right now, I’m the only person in this world who knows where your father is.”
“Ah…” Suzy sighed in an exaggeratedly troubled tone. “I see. That means I have no choice but to agree, doesn’t it? After all, I’m very curious to know where my father is.”
Hearing this, Serena finally felt a sliver of relief. Thankfully, she still had a bargaining chip to play.
But just as that thought crossed her mind, Suzy grabbed her chin and leaned in close.” Unfortunately for you, I’m not interested.‘
Her tone was so firm that it made Serena’s heart sink into despair.
“Suzy, think this through!” Serena said desperately. “You’ve been separated from your father for over twenty years. Don’t tell me you don’t want to find him at all? And you…”
She turned her pleading gaze to Simon. “You’ve been searching for him in secret, haven’t you? Months of looking, and you haven’t even uncovered a single clue.
“I’m not exaggerating when I say if anything happens to me, you’ll never find him for the rest of your lives!”
She expected Simon to take the bait, but his response crushed her hopes.
“How can anyone trust the words of someone who betrayed her own sister?” Simon said.
“I’m not lying!” Serena shouted, her voice trembling. “Everything I’ve said is true! I really do know where your father is!”
Suzy waved her hand dismissively, clearly annoyed. “Enough of her nonsense. Can’t you see she’s giving me a headache? Take her away.”
“No-” Serena’s desperation reached a peak as she turned to Evangeline, clinging to one last thread of hope. “Eva, I’m sorry! I know I was wrong! Please, forgive me. Give me one more chance. I swear I’ll never hurt you again. I’ll change, I promise!”
Evangeline stared at her, expressionless. “I’ve already given you many chances.”
The weight of those words struck Serena like a final blow. She knew exactly what they meant–her last chance was gone.
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She glared at Suzy with burning resentment as she was dragged away. Her voice was full of
she spat out, “Suzy Frost, this is all your fault! If it weren’t for you, Evangeline venom 20 would never have been so ruthless to me! I won’t let you get away with this. Never!”
Suzy didn’t even flinch at Serena’s threat. She smirked, unfazed. Serena can barely save herself–what can she possibly do to me now?
After Serena was imprisoned, Evangeline launched a full investigation into the entire chain of events.
As Suzy had suspected, Helena had been nothing more than a puppet in Serena’s hands. Even the forgery of the late Empress’s will had been part of Serena’s meticulous scheme. Why hadn’t Serena altered it in her own favor? Because she knew she didn’t have the standing. She wasn’t the chosen one, nor did she have the qualifications to take the throne. But Helena, as the Empress’s firstborn, wouldn’t raise any questions.
Moreover, Helena’s simple and trusting nature made her easy to control. From beginning to end, she had been nothing more than a pawn in Serena’s game.
When Helena learned the truth, she struggled to accept it. “Are you telling me that Serena was scheming against me from the very beginning?”
It was Suzy’s first time meeting Helena, and she replied bluntly, “If that’s what you understand, then yes.‘
“Damn it!” Helena slammed her fist on the table in frustration. “I actually believed she was a righteous and honest person, someone willing to sacrifice her family for justice. Turns out she’s the biggest snake of all!”
