"W-What did you say?" Cindy's expression stiffened for a moment.

Jodie stabbed at the steak on her plate. Her fork froze mid-air, the desire to bring it to her mouth evaporating. Her appetite had vanished. What she craved wasn't the taste of the steak but the satisfaction of sinking her fork into Maisie's flesh, tearing it into pieces, and spitting it onto the ground.

Cindy's conscience lingered. "Jojo, taking someone's life... That's not right, is it? Besides, your brother already hurt her once. It's miraculous that she survived. You should..."

"Are you my mom or hers?" Jodie seethed with anger.

Cindy trembled, attempting to placate. "Of course, I'm your mom. You're my dear daughter!"

"Then help me with this!"

Cindy shrugged, hesitant to say more.

From their dining spot, they observed the hotel entrance across the street.

At that moment, Maisie, Daniel, and Wilfred emerged from the hotel.

trio stood outside, conversing, each adorned with a

close to Daniel, exuding petite delicacy. Wilfred shook hands with Daniel, both men possessing

Jodie was stupefied.

different look in Wilfred's eyes toward her. Suddenly, an intense surge of hatred

awry 20 years ago, these three may now

jealousy and hatred coiled around her

her, asking softly, "Jojo, what's wrong? Has that girl been bothering

"No."

"Then why..."

just want her dead! Can't you understand?" Jodie

her dead!"

taken

Cumulus City dared to oppose her.

would Jodie

pampered heiress for over 20 years, could she accept

only solution now was for Maisie to vanish from this world, and all troubles

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