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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.”

was entirely focused on

men to move Philip out of the basement. He lowered his voice, saying,

right?” Maeve asked, her voice edged

just surface wounds,” Zion

this, Maeve felt relief. She looked coldly at Sharon and James, who were still held on the floor.

implication was

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

them. They would never leave

with a swift

You can’t treat us like this! This is our house! Who do you

pressed her high heels into James‘ chest, and he dared not move, fearing the sharp heel would pierce

power speaks. Didn’t your teachers in

turned even paler, his face a

sound. Pray that he shows mercy and lets you out.

a narrow ventilation shaft and no lights. It would be pitch dark once the door was closed. An

be no light, water, or food. Maeve was ruthless and would not lift a

ment.silent.

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