Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 576 Web of Deceit

On the other end of the line was Liam's mother, Amber.

"Vio, thank you," Amber said.

Violeta replied, "No need to thank me, Mrs. Ridge. I'm glad I could help. Let's proceed according to plan."

Amber was deeply grateful to Violeta. "Alright. I know you're busy, but when you have time, come over to the house. I'll make sure to treat you well."

After they hung up, Violeta set her phone down and looked into the distance.

Her eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings, and a bright spark flickered in her eyes.

This plan had been in motion for over a year.

It all started when Benson returned from abroad and joined Ridge Group.

As the matriarch of the Ridge family, Amber couldn't openly confront this brother-and-sister duo without risking public scrutiny.

Hattie and Benson had been accepted by Carl, and, officially, they had to call Amber "Mom."

For the sake of the Ridge family's reputation and her own position, Amber had no choice but to tolerate them, even though she saw them as a thorn in her side.

If Carl's mother found out about any hostility, it would only lead to more arguments.

Amber also understood human nature well.

directly, it would only

and drag Liam into the mess, further fueling Carl's

ready to capitalize on any rift between Amber

was in a difficult

good is an

especially with the

Amber wasn't planning on

the future for Liam and

would only play right into

as Amber was alive, Hannah would never be allowed into the Ridge family, nor would she ever have the chance to get her name on Carl's household registry. Hannah would forever be the scorned mistress, unworthy of sitting at the

options, Amber ultimately reached out to

wanted Violeta to help

overshadowed by Liam for the rest of his life. Amber and Irene had been close friends for many

a huge favor for

so if she could do that while earning Amber's

it a little push at the right

flawless plan with

of Hattie being with Alaric! Although Amber couldn't openly go after Hattie, nothing

Amber's people were

eye on Hattie,

witnes

taking pictures of

in

parking garage.