Chapter 153:

Elyse noticed a marked change in Mabel’s demeanor. It seemed she’d truly learned a lesson from Theo’s actions. Coldly staring at Theo, Elyse questioned, “Mr. Ward, why are you tormenting my sister like this? She’s done nothing to you. Why bully her?”

Draped in a hospital gown, Theo still maintained an air of handsomeness and grace. “She volunteered,” he stated. “Claimed she’d do anything to be with me.”

Elyse’s dissatisfaction was palpable. “So you plan to kill her and take her heart?”

Theo dismissed her accusation with a wave of his hand. “You’ve got it all wrong again. She’s the one who professed her affection for me. I merely sought proof of her feelings. She insisted her heart held all the answers and that I occupied it alone.”

With an innocent façade, Theo nudged Mabel’s back. “And what did you tell me?”

Mabel, flanked by bodyguards, trembled with fear, her resolve crumbling beneath her. Tears streamed down her face as she remained silent.

“Speak up,” Theo demanded impatiently.

Reluctantly, Mabel confessed, “I said you could have someone open my heart. If you saw it, you’d understand my love for you.”

literally. Unaware of Theo’s sinister intentions, she had intended her words as a gesture of devotion. If she’d known the consequences, she would have chosen her words more carefully.

“Elyse, please help me. I

naivety. She turned to face Jayden, who

my sister has been indulged since childhood. She speaks nonsense without considering the consequences,

Mabel struggled to form a coherent sentence amidst her

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invested considerable effort to bring Elyse here; he wasn’t about to release Mabel without a fight. Expressionless,

clenched her jaw, stating firmly,

false, then why did she visit me today? Was it to poison the

such acts.” Mabel lacked the cunning to steal secrets; she’d easily divulge her family’s

“You may not believe it, but I do. In my weakened state, she could easily harm me.” Glancing at Theo’s formidable bodyguards,

Elyse snapped, “Find a legitimate reason to detain her. Stop manufacturing trouble. Release

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distress escalated, pleading with Elyse for salvation. Frustrated, Elyse barked, “Enough with the

Mabel fell silent, fearing Elyse would abandon her. Elyse’s voice turned icy as she confronted Theo. “Mr.

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