Chapter 579
โOut of the picture? What does Melody mean?โ Grelle wondered. She was stunned for a moment before realizing, โSo Melody means Tiffany needs to die.โ Grelle considered this and agreed.
โIf Tiffany dies, Richard will forget her. Sheโs no better than me and has betrayed him. Why does he dote on her so much?โ Grelle thought. โI saved his life! He should protect and cherish me.โ
She was swayed by Melody, but then hesitated. The gravity of murder made her heart pound. โNo, Melody, we shouldnโt even think this way. Itโs illegal!โ
Melody sneered. โSheโs being phony. I bet she's conflicted,โ she thought. Keeping her voice gentle, Melody said, โI just feel sorry for you. You were destined for stardom, but Tiffany ruined everything. You could have been famous and glorious, but now everyone despises you.โ
โA big star, fame and glory,โ Grelle repeated, dazed. That was her dream. When Ascendant Entertainment chose her, and the executives praised her, she dreamed of world domination. Unfortunately, just as she gained a little popularity through two variety shows, everything ended abruptly. โThat was cruel, wasnโt it?โ Grelle asked herself, wavering.
โButโฆ I have to think about it. And I donโt want to be ruthless.โ Grelle sighed, her thoughts swirling. โIโve already lost everything. Should I try? But if I fail, Iโll be doomed, and my family will face endless criticism. No, I canโt.โ
Melody laughed ambiguously. โThen you can only pray someone gets rid of Tiffany for you.โ
โMelodyโโ
Melody interrupted. โOh, right. Mr. Hampton and Tiffanyโs wedding is in a few days. Can you imagine? The wedding of the century! Itโll impress all of Lovell City. Itโll be extravagant beyond belief, boosting her status. Even Zoe will be emboldened.โ
Melody sighed. โAlright, I have to go to class. Grelle, donโt think too much about it. Take care.โ She hung up. Alone in the empty playground, Melody reflected on the nearly ten-minute call. It had seemed casual, but it was intentional incitement. She was certain Grelle would be tempted.
As expected, Grelle called back minutes later. โMelody, youโll be on my side, right?โ
Both understood the implication. A triumphant smirk played on Melodyโs lips, but her tone remained soft. โOf course, no matter what. And Iโll help if I can.โ
That was the deal. Grelle steeled herself. โGood. Letโs lure her out, then set her on fire.โ
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Chapter 579
After the call, Melody returned to class and checked the time. After class, it would be lunchtime; Tiffany would eat with Zoe in the canteen, then nap for half an hour in the school apartment. Melody knew she had to act quickly.
She followed Tiffany and Zoe to the canteen. After lunch, Tiffany went to nap. Zoe went to the classroom to work on calculations. Melody rushed in anxiously. โZoe, I lost my bracelet in the playground. Can you help meโโ
Zoe coldly interrupted. โAre we close? Why should I help you?โ She suspected Melody was behind Gedโs death during the attack. Without proof, she couldnโt prove anything. โWhatever the truth, Iโll never get along with her,โ Zoe thought.
โMs. Princeton, if you need help, call for help. Many people will assist,โ Zoe said sarcastically.
โZoe,โ Melody said, feigning hurt.
Zoe snapped, โStay away from me! Go cry somewhere else. Youโre blocking my light, and youโre annoying!โ
Melodyโs negativity forced Zoe to leave. She gathered her things and headed to Tiffanyโs apartment. The two-story apartment would allow Zoe to study downstairs without disturbing Tiffany upstairs.
Melody caught up and patted Zoeโs shoulder. Zoe felt a sharp pain but saw no mark. โShe wasnโt attacking me,โ she thought.
โEnough,โ she huffed.
โIโm sorry, Iโll leave you alone,โ Melody said, dejectedly. She felt her attempt to build a relationship had been rejected.
Zoe ignored her. As she reached the playground, she tensed, turning to see Melody. Melody smiled. โClass is over. Arenโt you going home?โ
โHome? Yes,โ Zoe replied.
Zoe walked away in a daze, dropping her account book. She seemed oblivious. Melody smirked.
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After using the bloodbite to control Thalia, Melody asked Felix for two more Obedience Poisons. The best part was the victim couldn't detect it. Melody could also dispel the bloodbite at will; once removed, it died. Zoeโs disappearance would seem coincidental. Melody had simply bumped into her and spoken briefly. Surveillance footage would show nothing suspicious.
โThey canโt trace it back to me,โ Melody thought, chuckling.
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