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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.”

Maeve’s attention was entirely focused on

of the basement. He lowered his voice, saying, “I’ve already contacted the

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

minor, just surface

on the floor. “Lock them in here. If Uncle

implication was

you want us to

never forgive them.

with a

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

dared not move, fearing the sharp heel would

Didn’t your teachers

even paler, his face a twisted echo of Philip’s.

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

and no lights. It would be pitch dark once the door was

it. If Philip didn’t return, there would be no light, water, or food. Maeve was ruthless and

ment.silent.

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