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.

Benson directly, it would only

further fueling Carl's sympathy for the

that seductress, was always ready to capitalize on any rift between Amber

in a

is an

simple matter, especially

wasn't planning

future for Liam and ensure he got

would only play right

allowed into the Ridge family, nor would she ever have the chance to get her name on Carl's household registry.

weighing her options, Amber ultimately reached

Violeta to help her take down

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

a huge favor

get back at Hattie, so if she could do that while

simply need to cooperate and give it a little push at the right moments.

shared the flawless plan

couldn't openly go after Hattie, nothing Hattie did in the entertainment industry escaped her notice. Amber knew about Hattie and

people

on Hattie, they happened

witnes

pictures of

in an

parking garage.