Chapter 938:
Still, Fiona couldn’t suppress her curiosity. “Kaelyn, why do you need me to stick so close to Elyse? If we want her to lose everything, why not just tear her down straight away?”
Kaelyn scoffed. “You fool. Sure, taking her down directly would be quicker, but it would also make you an obvious suspect. I’m doing this to protect you from suspicion. Honestly, you really are dense sometimes.”
Realizing she had overstepped, Fiona immediately backpedaled. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you. I was just confused, not questioning you.”
Kaelyn’s voice softened, though it carried a hint of condescension. “It’s fine if you don’t understand. We’re not on the same level, after all. How could someone like you grasp my full plan?”
Fiona’s face burned with embarrassment. “I’m sorry, Kaelyn. I know I’m not as sharp as you. I’ll follow your orders and keep my mouth shut.”
“Good. Now, get some rest.” With that, Kaelyn hung up, taking a final sip of her wine; the ice clinking softly in her glass.
Mabel, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, sneered. “Fiona’s so dense. She doesn’t have a clue. I honestly thought she’d call to question our plan.”
Kaelyn lazily removed the ice cubes from her glass, popping one into her mouth before reclining back. Chewing thoughtfully, she said, “If she had any sense, she wouldn’t be in this mess. She’s the perfect pawn for us.”
Mabel’s grin widened, brimming with arrogance. “Just thinking about how that clueless idiot is going to help me get rid of Elyse makes me giddy.”
She hopped off her chair and skipped over to Kaelyn, her curiosity piqued. “Kaelyn, when Elyse’s downfall finally comes, can I finish her personally? After all, she’s the reason my mother is dead. I can never forgive her.”
Kaelyn opened her eyes, observing Mabel’s fierce expression with a fond smile. She gently tapped Mabel’s nose and replied, “Of course. Like I’ve always told you, when Elyse’s time comes, you can have your moment. I’ve got your back.”
She laughed softly, adding, “You’re always like a little sister to me. I won’t let anyone wrong you.”
“You’re the best, Kaelyn!” Mabel squealed, hugging her. As they embraced, Mabel’s phone buzzed with a new message. Her face lit up with excitement, and she quickly began typing a reply.
Kaelyn raised an eyebrow and asked with a teasing smirk, “Are you seeing Hyde Clifford?”
Mabel blushed, momentarily flustered. “Yeah… Hyde and I made it official yesterday. I chased after him for over a month, and finally, I got him.”
Kaelyn propped her chin on her hand, chuckling. “Well, they say a woman chasing a man is like pulling a thread through water. Plus, with how sweet and adorable you are, how could any man resist?”