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.

stand her ground. "Lately,

dropped to her knees with a thud. "Miss

accusations against Thea escalated, each one harsher than the last. 'What is Stephanie trying 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

and keeping her around is a risk. I know your feelings for her are unique, but Oliver is the only family I have left. If

to lose everything including her reputation, but she also wanted her to disappear from her sight. Stephanie shook her shoulders and lowered her body, showing

fans after all. These people rushed into the live-stream and

She only wanted to know what decision Nicolas would make. He did

voice was low and hoarse. He did not even let Stephanie get close to him. Instead, he asked Darwin to

passersby noticed that Nicolas's attitude

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Chapter 259

Mr. Hendrix doesn't protect her

Oliver go. He won't be able to withstand the

Nicolas's heart and if Thea really be able to surpass her brother. Obviously, Stephanie had lost the

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that you and Oliver are related by

blurry surveillance footage, it could be seen that Stephanie had personally fed the food with steel balls into Oliver's mouth.

you in the past? You have to endure it... As long as Thea can no longer contact Nicolas,

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