Chapter 928:

Terrified, Fiona huddled, cradling her head as soft sobs escaped her lips. Kaelyn decided enough was enough. Smiling, she handed Fiona a tissue and asked softly, “Are you okay? Let me take you to a doctor. I’ll make sure you’re taken care of.”

Still trembling, Fiona met Kaelyn’s soft gaze and felt a sliver of calm wash over her. She accepted the tissue, dabbing at her tear-streaked face, too frightened to speak.

“You broke our agreement. Technically, I should hold you accountable for being an unreliable partner.” Kaelyn’s voice was calm, almost serene, yet Fiona heard the deadly undertone. Kaelyn was subtly hinting at eliminating her.

Fiona’s hand shook, gripping the tissue as if it were a live grenade. Kaelyn’s smile was unsettlingly reassuring. “It’s alright. I’m willing to give you another chance. As long as you heed my instructions, I’ll ensure you get what you want.”

Fiona mulled over Kaelyn’s words before cautiously asking, “What do you need me to do?” Kaelyn arched an eyebrow. “Are you sure you want to know right now? I thought you might prefer a little rest before we dive into the plan.”

A whirlwind of emotions swirled in Fiona’s chest. She knew Kaelyn didn’t seem like someone with honorable intentions. Fiona recognized too late that she had walked into a trap, and now she had no choice but to comply. With a bitter smile, she acknowledged the truth: karma is a bitch.

After the rehearsal, Elyse turned down Edward’s invitation to dinner and patiently waited by the roadside for Jayden. “Elyse.”

Hearing her name, Elyse spun around and spotted Fiona, who had a bandage on her head. Startled, she stared at Fiona before asking, “What happened to you? Who attacked you?”

Fiona wanted to reveal Mabel had struck her but chose not to betray her accomplices. Shaking her head, she answered, “I was mistreated in the detention center.”

Elyse felt a mix of emotions. She had previously heard about Fiona’s situation, but no concrete evidence had surfaced to confirm her involvement in any crimes. For a brief moment, Elyse was speechless, staring at Fiona. Jayden’s arrival interrupted the silence.

Seeing Jayden, Fiona didn’t rush toward him as she had in the past. Instead, she covered her injured face. Jayden had keen eyesight but couldn’t identify the woman who looked like a mummy. He asked Elyse, “Your fan?” . . .