Become the Richest Woman After Divorce

Chapter 135: Moral Corruption

Cecilia gave a slight shudder, looking at Annie.

Annie’s eyes were slightly red, she took a deep breath and looked at Kylan:

“Ms. Cruise was kidnapped by Daniel and accidentally fell into the sea. Derick jumped in to save her. Mr. Clement’s people searched for two days and a night, but they couldn’t find them. It’s feared that the chances of survival are slim…”

Cecilia’s face changed color, she staggered back, almost falling down.

Kylan quickly steadied Cecilia, his eyes coldly fixed on Annie:

“Kidnapped by Daniel?”

Annie nodded, tears inevitably spilling out:

“Daniel, seeing his scheme exposed, tried to use me as a hostage. However, he got his just deserts and ended up falling into the sea.”

Her words had just fallen.

The room had fallen silent.

Cecilia’s face looked extremely awful.

She had always refused to believe other people’s rumors, but it was only when she heard these words firsthand that she felt so sad she could hardly breathe.

Annie stood there, sobbing softly in sorrow:

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“Take care, Ms. Cruise. Mr. Clement, in his efforts to investigate your accident, has not rested and is greatly affected. He is now unconscious, and we are truly… very upset.”

Ava, who was nearby, walked over and patted Annie on the shoulder:

“What a good child you are. Keeping you by Pierce’s side was indeed the right decision. Pierce almost had an accident this time, thanks to you!”

She had heard all about it. If it hadn’t been for Annie grabbing Pierce in time, he would have fallen into the sea!

Ava was distraught at the thought. That Sophia, even in death, couldn’t stay put. Was she really trying to lure her son to his death?

Ava sighed, opening her mouth with a smile:

“Once Pierce woke up, I took charge, urging you to get engaged as soon as possible. I am very satisfied with you as a daughter–in–law.”

Annie’s eyes sparkled as she excitedly grabbed Ava’s arm.

Cecilia looked ashen, having no mood to see their triumphant

expressions.

She walked anxiously towards the door.

Cecilia, who had always been elegant and composed, suddenly became vulnerable.

Ava caught up and kindly advised her:

“Mrs. Cruise, I know you were close with Sophia, but I advise you not to be too upset.”

“It was a common occurrence for this woman to play both sides, her

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were corrupt. This time,

could finish her sentence, Cecilia suddenly became emotional and slapped Ava across the

“Bang–”

covered her face in shock, staring at

to hit me, were you insane?”

delicate features filled with chilliness:

trouble on your turf, you

stunned, then she scoffed and decided to retaliate

blocked by Kylan on the

eyes, and pushed her

shove.

Ava was furious.

to help, I was supposed to be bullied

shouted at the top

reckoning? What does her death have to do with us? We haven’t even asked her

you’re not involved, otherwise I’ll have you, the Clement family, buried with me!”

tone carried

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said, and turned to leave.

soon as Cecilia stepped out, her legs gave way from exhaustion.

her up, “Mom…”

not only had she been slapped, but she had also been

bad luck!

even more frustrated when she saw that neither Camille nor Annie by

Annie that was just praised didn’t look so pleasing

Coward!

wrong, but she didn’t dare to confront the female owner of the Cruise Group, let alone when Kylan was

Stapleton family couldn’t afford to offend the Cruise family, let alone her, Ava, who had always held a high and mighty attitude towards the Stapleton family.

couldn’t afford to cause trouble!

seeing Ava infuriated, she approached with a smile:

that Sophia is usually too good at deceiving people, and Mrs.

Ms. Cruise were

bit her teeth meaningfully.

the surname Cruise, she didn’t think

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of it.

there really was any familial relationship, would the Cruise family just stand by and watch her being

the Clement family and Ava, just like a dog,

out a slight

covered her face,

was nothing but a jinx, it’s good that she’s dead, it’s

her ears, not wanting to hear that person’s

name!

Left the hospital.

into the car.

unsightly,

to search and rescue right

trembled slightly, tears uncontrollably spilling out:

said was true, how

been timid since she was a child, so her entire family had always treated her

Kylan, her older brother, was completely obedient to her.

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life was to break ties with her