PopularNovelDespite how despicable Jewel was, the child she carried was innocent. Plus, it was lan's only bloodline. As Jewel left, Bree trembled with anger.
"That woman has completely tricked Chris! I thought he was smarter than this. How could he let himself be fooled?" Bree grabbed my arm. "Maddie, you heard everything." I couldn't help but let out a chuckle. Of course, I heard everything. I was the one who had confronted Jewel. "Maddie, Chris was tricked. She's completely deceived him," Bree insisted, as if trying to convey something. "Bree, it takes two to tango. Chris fell for her tricks because he gave her the chance," I replied, cutting her off. Bree's mouth moved, but she fell silent.
"How could anyone be so heartless? She had even harmed her own husband..." She let out a sigh.
Greed could drive people to do unthinkable things.
"I absolutely won't allow Chris to marry her. If she gets into this family, I doubt Zack and I would live much longer," Bree murmured to herself.
I was an outsider, and it wasn't my place to say anything more.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"This isn't right. We need to call the police. We can't let her get away with this. If she's arrested, she won't bother Chris anymore." Bree suddenly grabbed my arm like she had just found the perfect solution.
"Maddie, I thought that Chris had just stormed off in a fit of anger. But I finally see it now. Jewel was the one who drove him away." Bree shook her head, her face filled with regret.
She tightened her hold on my hand.
"Maddie, you know everything. You should report this to the police. Give them the evidence so they can take her down." Seeing the anticipation in Bree's eyes, I slightly lowered my gaze.
"Bree, I don't have any evidence." "No evidence? But you know everything. How could there be no evidence?" Bree asked in disbelief.
I let out a bitter laugh. "It was just a thought that crossed my mind-something I blurted out." I never expected it to be true.
"Then, we'll look for the proof, or we can call the police and let them handle it." Bree's eyes were filled with resolve. It seemed that she was determined to see Jewel behind bars.
I stayed silent, and Bree sighed. "It's not this.
for you to be involved, have someone look she added. Content belont It seemed like it was no longer my concern.
Remembering why I chere, I asked her, "Bree, have you found the cremation certificate?" "Not yet. Wait here, I'll go get it for you." Bree patted my hand reassuringly.
I While I remained seated, she go and Zack's study.
The wenthe the pill bottle on the floor, I called a maid to dispose of it ping a About ten minutes later, Bree returned from the study. She was holding an old and yellowed piece of paper.
I rose from the couch and took it with both hands.
As I read my parents' names and the few lines on the paper, my heart clenched.
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"Maddie," Bree called softly, then took the cremation certificate from my hands and folded it up. "Alright. Go take care of what you need to." I nodded and turned to leave.
om "Maddie, you'd better watch out," Bree warned as I was heading out. I paused, a bit surprised.
"Watch out for Jewel," Bree added.
I nodded again, not thinking much it. But estatal Soon as I left the a red Mercedes Gildomet and blocked my way.
I watched as Jewel stepped out of the car.
Bree's warning echoed in my mind as I lowered my window.
I asked her, "Ms. Massey? Are you here to takedown with you, of are ie you going to plead?" X
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