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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.”

attention was entirely focused on Philip. She couldn’t be bothered with

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

fine, right?” Maeve asked, her voice edged with worry.

injuries. It’s minor, just surface wounds,” Zion replied, trying to reassure

coldly at Sharon and James, who were still held on the floor. “Lock them in here.

implication was clear.

face went ashen. “Marvel Do you want us to die

survived, he would never forgive them. They would never leave this

with a swift

us like this! This is our house! Who do you think you are?” James shouted, but

her high heels into James‘ chest, and he dared not move, fearing

speaks. Didn’t your teachers in school

his face a twisted echo of Philip’s.

back safe and sound. Pray that he shows mercy and lets you out. Otherwise, you can rot in

door was closed. An hour in

Maeve was ruthless and would not lift a finger to help them.

ment.silent.

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