“Hmph!” Johama pouted. “Every day, I have to watch you play the loving husband with that old hag. You’re such a sweet little family of three. It’s killing me

inside

“Patience. Just a little longer. Stephan has already been poisoned. I’ve secretly looked into it. Even with the most advanced equipment, he doesn’t have much time left” Archie’s eyes gleamed. “The Russell family will be ours soon!”

still sulking, Johanna remained silent.

Archie pulled her closer, his gaze filled with genuine adoration “Be good. I know it’s been hard on you, but this is the crucial moment. When Stephan falls, the only one lett will be Imogen. She relies on me entirely. We have to endure for just a little longer. We can’t risk nuining everything now.

“As soon as we get what we need from her, we’ll have achieved our goal. After that, we’ll never have to endure anything again.”

Following Archie’s words, Johanna let her imagination run wild. She was picturing the two of them standing triumphantly at the pinnacle of power.

asked, “And what about the old hag? What’s your plan for

Johanna’s expression darkened with satisfaction as she sneered, “Hmph, will you really be willing to? She just gave you a child, after all!” Archie’s expression turned to one of disgust. His dislike for Imogen extended to the child, making it unbearable for him to even think about him. During the day, be had to force himself to act as a loving husband and father and mask his resistance. He only dropped the act around Johnna. “Don’t be silly. Don’t you know how much I

shadows lurking outside the window. Two figures clung to the wall, hidden in the darkness, listening intently to every

Felicia

this. Having

position they were in meant they could slip or make a noise at any moment, alerting the pair

to Scarlet that it

wall and leaped, landing

different method. She leaped toward the second–floor railing Instead. Using the wall as a springboard, she pushed off, flipping again to dissipate most of the impact. She landed softly on the

ground, Felicia’s movements were mesmerizing. Her slender frame glided through the air with a blend of agility

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