Chapter 889:

Harlee knew her mother’s worry was rooted in love, but she had her own plans. She had no intention of showing mercy to Etta.

Her mind was set on making Etta suffer before casting her into the snake pit.

Yet, seeing Skyla’s concern and Callie’s desperate plea, Harlee felt a momentary pull of compassion.

“I’ll agree to spare Etta’s life, but don’t think she will walk away unscathed,” Harlee said calmly.

A fresh wave of dread quickly replaced Callie’s fleeting relief.

Her heart pounded painfully in her chest.

Harlee carefully set her teacup down, her movements deliberate and composed.

“She will be disfigured, crippled, stripped of her diploma, and robbed of everything she holds dear.

Do you still wish to plead for her?”

sharp gasp when

speak up for Etta one last

her gaze, unwilling to meet

with no choice, Callie swallowed hard, steeling herself against the despair. She

be it if sparing Etta’s life comes at such

alive. No matter how broken

com takes you into

will be sent

for, Callie, who had been holding

her, and she collapsed to the

flash of pity

had been by her side for decades and was like family to

ensure she is given a generous severance

gently, her lips trembling

“Mom, if you really…”

with a subtle shake of

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