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 strain her

Carl's sympathy for the siblings and making him even more

ready to capitalize on any rift between Amber

was in a difficult

is an

divorce in middle age is no simple matter, especially with the complex web of

planning on divorcing

secure the future for Liam and

only play

she ever have the chance to get her name on Carl's household registry. Hannah would forever be the

weighing her options, Amber

to help her

would be overshadowed by Liam for the rest of his

a huge

so if she could do that while earning Amber's gratitude, why

push at the right moments. Harvey's appearance was a stroke of luck, a gift from the heavens for

flawless plan with

information: Zelena had evidence of Hattie being with Alaric! Although Amber couldn't openly go after Hattie, nothing Hattie did

people were

on Hattie,

witnes

pictures of

Alaric in

parking garage.