Chapter 259

Stephanie's heart raced with panic, her gaze darting but always returning to Thea.

She ignored the blinking cameras behind her and lunged at Thea "It was you, wasn't it? You can't stand the thought of Oliver living with me, so you've gone to every length to put him in danger! Miss Rowland, I know you despise me, but I'm begging you. Whatever issues we have, please don't drag Oliver into this. He is innocent."

In the doctor's hand, a steel ball still dripped with murky fluid. The live-stream audience's comments flooded in by the thousands, everyone sympathizing with Stephanie's apparent motherly devotion.

As more people sensed an opportunity to weigh in, the commentary began. "She may look proper, but who knew she'd be so ruthless? They always say these rich-family feuds are messy, but I never thought I'd see one firsthand."

"She even targeted a child, so shameless. Stephanie, such a respected celebrity, is driven to such a desperate state. Such a poor mom," another person lamented, the crowd's sentiment fully siding with Stephanie.

Thea had unwittingly become the scapegoat, labeled a malicious stepmother, as disgusted glares turned her way.

"Nicolas, please, do something for Oliver's sake." Stephanie implored tearfully. Thea suspected Stephanie was born to perform.

The moment the cameras rolled, Stephanie adopted a delicate, victimized pose, subtly lacing her words with accusation. "I understand Miss Rowland might see Oliver as an obstacle to her future. I'm willing to leave Key Biskane with Oliver if I have to, anything to ensure she'll never harm Oliver again."

Stephanie had squarely pinned the blame on Thea, her accusations thick with venom. Thea let out a short, cold laugh. "Ms. Ralap, do you have any sense of logic? I don't even know where you live. How could I possibly bribe someone close to Oliver? Are you overestimating me, or underestimating Mr. Hendrix's staff?"

Nicolas's expression darkened, his unreadable gaze making it impossible for anyone to discern his feelings toward his wife.

her courage falter but managed to stand her ground. "Lately, the housekeeper's

suddenly dropped to her knees with a

to pull?' Thea thought to herself. Steel balls couldn't just appear in Oliver's food out of nowhere. 'Is she trying to use this as a ploy to shift the blame onto me?'

her around is a risk. I know your feelings for her are unique, but Oliver

Stephanie want Thea to lose everything including her reputation, but she also wanted her to disappear from her sight. Stephanie shook her

a group of hardcore fans after all. These people rushed

care about the chaos outside. She only wanted to know what decision Nicolas would make. He did not disappoint

not even

that Nicolas's attitude was

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Hendrix doesn't protect her as much as the legends say?'

be able to withstand the second round of damage" Stephanie's shoulders trembled. Her emotions were

how much weight her brother had in Nicolas's heart and if Thea really

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also know that you and Oliver are related by blood? I've never seen anyone as cruel as you." Stephanie's heart almost

personally fed the food with steel balls into Oliver's mouth.

but it was Stephanie who stopped him.. "Oliver, have you forgotten what I taught you in the past? You have to endure it... As long as Thea can no longer contact Nicolas, the Hendrix family's huge family assets

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