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Chapter 734
Elaine sat in the small interview room, staring at the table in front of her.For the first time since she had begun plotting against Cynthia, she felt completely powerless.The confidence she had carried into the police station had disappeared the moment the investigator placed the printed messages on the table.“You sent these messages to Marielle,” the investigator said.Elaine stared at them.“I don't know what you're talking about.”The investigator calmly turned another page.“You contacted her several times. You promised her money. You asked her to make sure Cynthia ate the food.”Elaine's lips parted, but no words came.Then she shook her head.“She is lying.”“Why would she lie?”“I don't know. Maybe she hates me. Maybe she wants to destroy me.”The investigator leaned back.“Her son is dead.”Elaine looked away.“That doesn't have anything to do with me.”The investigator studied her face carefully.“Then why did you call her after her son died?”Elaine froze.She had forgot
Chapter 733
Elias stood by the wide glass window of his study, his hands clasped firmly behind his back as he stared out at the sprawling estate below. The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the manicured lawns, but there was no warmth in his eyes. His expression was hard, set, as though he had already made a decision that could not be undone.Behind him, Cynthia stood near the door, her fingers nervously gripping the strap of her handbag. She had been summoned, not invited—that much was clear. And whenever her father used that tone, it never meant anything good.“Come closer,” Elias said without turning.Cynthia hesitated for a moment, then walked forward. Each step felt heavier than the last. She already knew what this was about. It had been the only thing they had argued about for days now—Antonio.When she finally stopped a few feet behind him, Elias turned slowly. His eyes locked onto hers, sharp and unyielding.“I will not repeat myself too many times,” he began, his voice low but firm.
Chapter 732
Marielle sat beside her son's lifeless body, unable to comprehend what had happened.Only a few hours earlier, he had been running around the house, playing with his friends and laughing. His voice had filled the house with the carefree happiness of a child who knew nothing about the terrible events taking place around him.He had returned home hungry.He had seen the food on the dining table.He had eaten it without knowing what it contained.Now he was gone.Marielle touched his face repeatedly, hoping that somehow he would open his eyes. She gently shook him, refusing to accept what her eyes were telling her."Please wake up."Her voice trembled."Please, my child."But there was no response.She touched his forehead again.Nothing.She placed her hand against his cheek.Still nothing.The reality finally settled over her.Her son was dead.A painful cry escaped her.She bent over the bed and began sobbing uncontrollably. Her entire body shook as the weight of what had happened bec
Chapter 731
As soon as Marielle finished the phone call in her bedroom, she took a deep breath and placed the phone on the bed.For a moment, she remained seated.Something about the conversation had left her uneasy, although she couldn't quite explain why.She knew Cynthia had already left.She knew the dinner had not gone according to the plan she had agreed to.But she still hadn't considered what might have happened to the food.Then she suddenly remembered.The dining table.The food.She had left everything downstairs.Marielle's heart began beating faster.She immediately stood up and hurried out of the bedroom.She rushed down the stairs.The moment she entered the living room, she froze.Her eyes went straight to the dining table.The plate that had been prepared for Cynthia was no longer untouched.A significant portion of the food was gone.Her son's chair was pulled out.Her son was still sitting there.Marielle's face went pale."No!"The scream escaped her mouth before she could sto
Chapter 730
The moment Cynthia's phone rang, she immediately picked it up."Hello?"A voice from the other end spoke urgently."Cynthia, I'm sorry to disturb you, but your presence is needed at the office immediately. We've had an emergency that requires your attention."Cynthia frowned."An emergency?""Yes. We need you here as soon as possible."Cynthia glanced at the dining table.Marielle was still sitting there, smiling as she waited for her friend to return to the meal. Only moments earlier, they had been celebrating Marielle's pregnancy and enjoying the happiness of being together after so much time apart.Cynthia sighed."All right. I'll come."She ended the call and turned toward Marielle."I'm so sorry."Marielle's smile faded slightly."What happened?""They need me at the office. Apparently, there's an emergency.""Now?""Yes."Marielle looked disappointed."But you haven't even eaten.""I know."Cynthia smiled apologetically."I promise I'll make it up to you."Marielle stood."You d
Chapter 729
The following day, Cynthia received an invitation from one of her closest friends, a woman she had known for several years and trusted deeply.The invitation came in the afternoon.Cynthia was sitting comfortably in the living room with her newborn son when her phone suddenly rang. She glanced at the screen and immediately recognized the name.It was her friend, Marielle.Cynthia smiled before answering."Hello, Marielle.""Cynthia!"Marielle's voice was unusually excited, and Cynthia could immediately tell that something had happened.Cynthia smiled."You sound very happy.""I am! And I need you to come over this evening.""Come over?""Yes. I have something very special to tell you."Cynthia laughed softly."Can't you just tell me over the phone?""No, absolutely not.""Why?""Because I want to see your face when I tell you."Cynthia became curious."Now you've made me curious.""Good. Then you'll come."Cynthia smiled."All right. I'll come.""Promise?""I promise.""Wonderful. I'l
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