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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.”

but Maeve’s attention was entirely focused on Philip. She couldn’t

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

fine, right?” Maeve asked, her

injuries. It’s minor, just surface wounds,” Zion

and James, who were still held on the floor. “Lock them in

was

“Marvel Do you want us to

forgive them. They would never leave

him with a swift kick

do you think you are?” James shouted, but Ma

he dared not move, fearing the sharp

power speaks. Didn’t your teachers in school teach you that?”

his face a

“You two better pray that Uncle Phil comes back safe and sound. Pray that he shows mercy and lets you out. Otherwise, you can rot in

a narrow ventilation shaft and no lights. It would be pitch dark once the door was closed. An hour in such a place could drive

dreaded it. If Philip didn’t return, there would be no light, water, or food. Maeve was ruthless and would not lift a finger to help

ment.silent.

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