Chapter 21 At Sylvia’s residence, after Isabel had been taken away, Sylvia had just been sitting in a chair and zoning out.

She formulated countless plans to take Isabel back, but none of them were viable.

It was not so much about her lack of strength, but Odell was just that much more powerful.

Ever since his victory over his stepmother a few years ago, he had taken full control of the Carter Corporation and had since expanded its influence rapidly. In recent years, the corporation had surpassed all other competitors and cemented its place as the kingpin in Westchester City.

He was as powerful as they came.

was clear that confronting him head-on would not work,

ten at night by the

her daughter’s temper, she figured Isabel

to bring her phone, Sylvia used hers to call

immediately followed, “Mommy, I’m with brother now. Don’t worry about me. We just ate some cake

relatively cheerful, and she did not sound like she was ill-treated. Sylvia breathed a sigh of relief and asked, “Has your brother eaten?” “Yup, he finished a

you eaten yet?” “I did. I ate with Aunt Tonya,” Sylvia answered without skipping a beat. “Hmm.” Isabel hummed, then suddenly declared boldly, “Mommy, don’t be sad. I will make sure the stinky uncle gets what’s coming to him!” Sylvia was just about to say something when she heard Isabel crying out, “Hey, you jerk, give me my phone…” Her voice grew faint, and soon it was evident that her

 

in her chest. She was about to retort but sensibly stayed quiet. She could not play rough

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