Chapter 81

Elaine's expression changed abruptly. Naomi calmly retrieved her phone, opened the gallery, and showed it to Elaine. "Mrs. Sabella," she said, "the person in these photos is Mr. Sabella, isn't he?"

Elaine glanced at Naomi, then took the phone. "Swipe left and right," Naomi reminded her.

Elaine looked at the phone again. Her face paled, her body trembled, and her hand shook uncontrollably. The photos showed Clement shopping and dining with Lily and a pair of five- or six-year-old twin boys—a happy family of four. Elaine flipped through more photos, all depicting Clement with Lily and the children, mostly taken abroad.

Elaine's mind raced. Clement and Lily? It was impossible. Lily was her best friend, almost like a younger cousin (ten years her junior). She'd always seemed gentle, obedient, and even claimed to be against marriage.

Unbeknownst to Elaine, Lily had been secretly involved with her husband, even bearing his children. She had clearly been aiming for the title of Mrs. Sabella.

Trembling, Elaine looked at Lily, who was also at the banquet. Lily, seeing Elaine's anger, swallowed hard and cautiously asked, "Elaine, what's wrong?"

Elaine threw Naomi's phone at Lily, shouting, "You bitch! I trusted you! I treated you like a sister, and you seduced Clement! You betrayed me!" Her voice and body shook.

Pauline and the others were stunned. Recovering, they pulled Elaine back, asking, "Elaine, what's wrong? What happened?"

Madelyn also held onto Elaine. "Mom, what's going on? You're scaring me!"

Elaine pointed at Lily. "This bitch! She seduced your father, and they have twin sons! You deserve to die!"

Elaine was overwhelmed. She hadn't imagined Clement's betrayal, especially with Lily. Despite her usual composure, her emotions erupted.

Madelyn picked up the phone. Seeing the photos, she lunged at Lily. "You bitch, I'll tear your face apart!"

She remembered Naomi's strange words about profit the other day; now she understood.

"Madelyn, let me explain!" Lily pleaded, shielding her face.

"You bitch! My mother treated you so well!" Madelyn raged.

Elaine, still furious, slapped Lily repeatedly. "Lily, I won't let you off the hook, and I won't spare your sons."