Chapter 852:

Under her piercing glare, Caiden’s bravado wavered. But he also knew he wouldn’t always get another chance. He couldn’t keep faking suicide just to see her. This was his only shot—he had to take it.

“Yes, I’ve always known. Katrina was just a maid. How could she have pulled the strings on her own? There had to be someone else behind her.”

Daniela’s eyes stayed cold. “And how do you know Brylee and her daughter aren’t acting alone?”

Caiden scoffed. “I just know. But I won’t tell you now. Get me out of here! Take care of me in my old age. If you agree, I’ll tell you everything.”

Daniela’s voice sliced through the air, sharp and cold. “You knew someone else was behind my mother’s death all this time, yet you did nothing. You lived off her legacy, stood over her grave, and indulged yourself without a shred of guilt.”

Caiden flinched under Daniela’s piercing words. “I had no choice. Brylee made her own enemies. What did that have to do with me? You know what I’m capable of. What could I have done? You were just a child. Did you expect me to fight those people and leave you orphaned?”

Daniela let out a cold laugh. “Haven’t I been an orphan all along?”

powerless. Who could I possibly take on? All I could do was protect myself. But listen—if you get me out

arched a brow, her tone mocking.

glinting with ruthless resolve. “Leave me here, and this secret dies with me.

out a soft,

more at g?

“Why are you

slightly.

“Haven’t you always been desperate

the one who’s desperate, Caiden. After all, people only kill for love, power, or reputation.

Caiden stiffened.

Daniela’s lips—she had

cursing Caiden for being such a

in her eyes as she looked down at Caiden. “What a shame. You just

as he watched Daniela walk away. Panic clawed at his throat, forcing out a desperate yell. “Daniela, no! You’re wrong! You got it all wrong! Come back! Please, come

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