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q“Are you saying that their plan wasn't to trick you but to deceive the public and spark outrage?”

The truth finally dawned on Lupine.

“They know how strong your relationship with Mr. Nacht is and the fact that you're an intelligent and sharp-witted person. Therefore, there was no way they could've fooled you with an impostor for long.

“Consequently, they leaked Mr. Nacht's return to the press, announcing to the world that he isn't dead and that he was sent to the hospital after suffering injuries in the fire.

“Now that they've spread rumors of you holding Mr. Nacht captive to seize the Nacht family assets, no one will believe you if you accuse him of being an impostor.”

“Exactly.” Charlotte's brows remained tightly knitted.

“What do we do now?” Lupine was worried. “What should we do? This feels like a lost cause.”

“Let's verify his identity first,” Charlotte asserted. “If he is real, everything would be worth it. Otherwise, we'll play along and use the situation to our advantage.”

“Play along?” Lupine was baffled as to what she meant.

what, we can't alert them yet. All of you should treat him the same way as before

Lupine nodded. “But... will you... be

Even though he might not harm her for the sake of his plan, he might somehow

doing.” Charlotte

their car arrived

Southridge, everyone had moved to

it to be renovated soon, but Charlotte forbade anyone from doing so. Firstly, it would be convenient for

“Mrs. Nacht, you're back!”

she rushed toward her. “Mr. Nacht doesn't seem to be feeling well, as he

effort, Mrs. Rawlston. What did you cook

his appetite wasn't good, I boiled

that.” Charlotte smiled slightly.

headed back to

to the study instead

through all sorts of folders containing the news articles Lucy had compiled. Some of them even had annotations