Chapter 724: Why Are You Blushing?

Olive! The mere sight of Olive! Lily quickly stepped forward, hugging Bounty and feigning comfort. “Bounty, stop thinking. You’ll get another headache. Rest today.”

Betty arrived, assisting Bounty. “Miss, let’s go upstairs to rest.” Bounty, already suffering a headache, felt a bell-like sound emanating from Betty’s body, intensifying her pain and clouding her thoughts.

Pale and weak, Bounty allowed Betty to help her upstairs. Lily watched them go, then quickly departed.

Outside, a deep sense of crisis overwhelmed Lily. Olive’s interference in Augustine family matters was unexpected, potentially uncovering a decades-old secret. Olive’s return might bring Marvin, a prospect Lily desperately wanted to avoid. She'd been a good mother, keeping her private life from Marvin.

Lily contacted her mysterious accomplice, using text messages to avoid leaving traceable clues. She knew Nathan’s tracking skills were exceptional. The messages self-destructed after being read.

Lily sent: “The situation has changed.”

A reply arrived: “Bounty won’t live two more days, so don’t worry.” The message vanished.

Lily’s eyes narrowed. While disliking Bounty, she recognized her connection to the Augustine family. Was this person intending to harm the entire family?

Lily didn't know her contact’s identity. This individual had initially contacted her, revealing Marcus and Anabelle’s childhood friendship, setting events in motion. They'd never met, yet this powerful, shadowy figure seemed omnipresent, offering assistance when Lily needed it most, prompting her cooperation.

Now, this individual was targeting Bounty, terrifying Lily. The potential consequences seemed overwhelming. She sent another message: “I don’t want to be exposed.”

Chapter 721: Why Are You Blushing?

The reply arrived: “Don’t worry. One arrow hits two targets. Besides Bounty, I’ll eliminate Anabelle for you.”

Eliminate Anabelle? Lily’s heart leaped. She intensely hated Anabelle, believing she’d taken everything from her. This was a dream come true. Malice and greed consumed her.

Lily walked with arrogant confidence.

Anabelle slowly opened her eyes, disoriented. She was still in Alpha’s mansion, the guest room. Morning sunlight streamed in.

How had she ended up here? She sat up, her body aching as if run over. This was familiar; she'd felt this way after a vivid dream.

She recalled last night’s dream: Alpha in her room, undressing her… It felt incredibly real. The first time, she'd been unsure, but a second time confirmed something was wrong. Alpha was unpredictable. What had he done?

Remembering the tea she’d drunk, Anabelle suspected drugging. If he'd violated her… he was a despicable brute.

After bathing, she sought Alpha. A servant replied, “He’s in the bedroom, madam.”

Anabelle rushed toward the bedroom, prepared for confrontation. But she stopped, seeing Alpha with a doctor.

The doctor said respectfully, “Mr. Augustine, your wound hasn’t healed. That slash years ago caused significant damage. We’ve developed a new drug. Please try it.”

Anabelle froze. She’d forgotten Alpha’s illness. The doctor’s presence indicated long-term treatment, apparently unsuccessful. If he was incapacitated, he couldn't have violated her.

So, the vivid dream was her imagination? She’d imagined it and rushed to confront him. Anabelle’s face flushed. Her usual coldness was replaced with intense embarrassment.

The bedroom door opened, revealing Alpha. “What do you want?”

Anabelle met his gaze. He seemed calm and innocent.

“I…” Anabelle, speechless, couldn't utter the thousand words she’d prepared.

Alpha’s thin lips curled into a smile. “Why are you blushing?”