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Chapter 312

As Sharon and James were ushered into the basement, their faces were pale. Maeve barely glanced at Sharon, causing her to collapse in fear.

“It wasn’t me… It wasn’t me,” Sharon stammered, frantically waving her hands. “Ms. Scott, we were forced… We had no choice…”

Maeve stepped forward and seized Sharon’s jaw. Maeve’s eyes burned with an intensity Sharon had never seen before.

“What did Uncle Phil ever do to deserve this? He’s always protected you since you married into the Scott family. He never hesitated to fulfill your every whim, even at the cost of his own dignity

“He endured the ridicule of marrying a fallen actress, all for you–an ungrateful wretch!”

Maeve shoved Sharon away, who fell to the ground, trembling and tearful.

“If anything happens to Uncle Phil,” Maeve said coldly, “you and your precious son can spend the rest of your lives in prison.”

Scott!” Sharon pleaded, but Maeve’s attention was entirely focused

move Philip out of the basement. He lowered his voice, saying, “I’ve already contacted the hospital. We’ll take

Maeve asked, her voice edged with

minor, just surface wounds,” Zion replied, trying to

She looked coldly at Sharon and James, who were still held on the floor. “Lock them in here. If Uncle Phil makes it back safely, they go free.

was

went ashen. “Marvel Do you want

them. They would

silenced him with a swift kick

this! This is our house! Who do you think you are?” James shouted, but Ma that sent him

James‘ chest, and he dared not move, fearing the sharp heel would pierce his flesh.

your teachers in

his face a twisted echo

withdrew her foot. “You two better pray that Uncle Phil comes back safe and sound. Pray that he shows mercy and lets you out.

door was closed. An hour in such a place could drive a person

there would be no light, water, or food. Maeve was ruthless

ment.silent.

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