Chapter 1620:

“Precisely why I can’t stand idle,” Elyse countered. “I must succeed where my father couldn’t.”

Celeste’s rage gave way to deep breaths before she continued. “You’ve gone mad! I’m booking your return flight this instant. Get out of that cursed place!”

Elyse exhaled softly. “I’m bound here until this plays out.”

“What are you saying?” Celeste’s voice wavered with confusion.

“Rebecca’s watchdogs monitor my every move. Any attempt to flee would be thwarted instantly. But don’t fret. I know what I’m doing.” Her words sent ice through Celeste’s veins.

After an eternal pause, Celeste’s voice softened. “You’re your father’s mirror image—both stubborn to the core. I failed to stop him, and now I can’t stop you. The thought of history repeating itself terrifies me.”

Elyse’s voice carried quiet determination. “That’s precisely why I came. I’ll drag Rebecca’s schemes into the light.”

scoffed. “You? What makes

This battle

“Such arrogance,” Celeste muttered.

father’s daughter gives me that right, doesn’t

fell silent, Cody’s voice emerged. “Elyse, my faith lies with you. What Rickey and I couldn’t achieve, you

conviction. “I

hummed approvingly before ending

muscles coiled with tension as Elyse’s words sank in. She sprang to her feet, her voice quivering. “This isn’t just a performance, is

lips. “Your instincts serve you well. This is indeed a war,

face. When she finally found

isn’t in our future. We’ll both emerge

м๏гє υρ∂คтєร คт gคlภ๏שєlร.ς๏๓

her mind churned with fresh concerns. “Surely Jayden knows about this dangerous undertaking? You didn’t keep

graced Elyse’s features.

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