Chapter 435 The Long Wait

This time, Francine didn’t hold back and quickly said, “I told her that her family would marry her off to that man if she didn’t take her own life. That man had already beaten two of his wives to death. So, you

sec…

Tears streamed down Francine’s face as she continued, “I told her that living like this is worse than death itself. If she were to die, her family would inherit a fortune, and she would be free from this miserable life. If she doesn’t choose death, she’s bound to end up with that old man!”

“Why did you relay a message for Fielding, then?”

Upon hearing the mention of Fielding. Francine was so infuriated that she w

anger.

practically seething with

“He’s the one who led me astray! He told me that the girl was an easy target! He promised me a million if I could just push her over the edge! It was a million for just a few words! I couldn’t resist the temptation! I’ve never seen so much money in my entire life…”

As Francine continued rambling on, Fielding’s expression grew increasingly grim. Maisie’s face had long since lost all color. Even though Kallum had used illicit means to force out the truth, at this moment, no one was blaming him. Everyone stepped back, clearing a circular space. Fielding and Maisie were sitting on the ground, unsure of what to do next.

Having clarified the facts, Kallum lost interest in dealing with them. The unfortunate girl was already dead, so what awaited them was merely the harshest condemnation from both the law and morality.

hand, he ordered for the evidence to be delivered to

Having made all the fuss only

agreement is almost upon us, but

person and said, “What’s the rush? We still

a chill down the

him, no one else dared to speak

During the previous emotional upheaval, the chill hadn’t registered. But now, the final half hour seemed to stretch on

a lively

a surge of energy, Kallum turned toward them and said in greeting, “Mr. President.”

in an uproar. Is the President! The President has

Sun, 16

The

#Finished

he called Kallum, the latter assured him it would be okay, that he

“It’s just a minor issue and has been taken

run for a seat in the council, participate in the elections, then the future. of

good–natured chuckled as he said, “It’s fine as long as everything is handled well. Seeing as the time is almost upon us, I thought

the President to come in and have a seat, but he declined and said, “No worries. It won’t be long, so I can stand for a bit.”

Kallum ordered all the lights in Fairchild Manor to be turned on. In an instant, the manor shone like a beacon in the night, casting a faint glow over

had done everything that needed to be done. Now, all that was left for him to do was to wait.

time, a steady stream of people arrived, many of whom were foreigners.

Chanaean, “I heard that the results will be out soon. I’m here representing my homeland, a country that has been tormented

first time, the President was not surrounded by the usual multitude of bodyguards. He

same intent. They came

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