Chapter 46

Bailey stood at the entrance to the compound and stared intently at Beatrice. After a pause, she spoke through her clenched teeth and asked, “Did you start that fire?”

“Me?” Beatrice pointed to herself, then laugh hysterically and added, “Would you believe me if I said your mother was the one who started the fire?”

Bailey's stare became colder and more piercing as her eyes bore straight into Beatrice.

“I thought Madam Wenlock is an adult and would say something sensible,” she grunted.

Beatrice squinted her eyes and said, “Oh, you don't believe me? I totally understand how you feel. No one will want to believe something like that. Alas, the truth is that your mother started that fire herself! She wanted to commit suicide as that was the only way for her to take the secret to her grave! It was a shocking secret, and she died because she found out about it!”

Hearing that, Bailey became tense and nervous.

She started recalling the events that led to her mother's death, and she wasn't so certain of her earlier belief anymore.

If it was murder, there should be traces of evidence left behind by the murderer. However, despite all the efforts she put into the investigation for the past few years, she could not find a single clue. She couldn't help but wonder if what Beatrice said was true.

“What's the secret? What happened back then?” she demanded.

Beatrice smirked and mocked, “What's the secret? It was something shameful, of course! She was worried she would be condemned if others knew about the matter. She chose to end her own life as that was the only way she could be freed from that fear of being exposed!”

Bailey was about to take a step into the compound when she suddenly felt a gush of heat rising from within her.

This is...

She quickly overruled her own suspicion, relaxed her tensed muscles, and tried to take another step. Alas, the next hot flush was even more intense than the previous one.

Bailey was a full-grown woman with sexual experience, so she knew exactly what was happening.

What puzzled her was that she had not taken any food or drinks after she reached the Jefferson residence, so she had no idea how she was drugged.

sweet floral scent, and suddenly, she realized what

in the floral scent!” she exclaimed, her eyes

possibly detect it in the air. Moreover, this place is full of beautifully scented blooms, so even that sensitive nose of

forced herself to remain calm and

next? What do you have up

As your stepmother, I'll have to do my part to help you! Enjoy yourself tonight! That's my welcome gift to you. Welcome

bodyguards dressed in black came strolling

still alert, Bailey instinctively

to fight back? How ridiculous! All of you move in and

“Yes, Madam!”

in, and Bailey raised her arm

two figures sneaking past

legs jellied, and

seconds. When they finally

have her under control,

and guard her

“Yes, Madam!”

into the house, Bailey pretended to

she laughed out heartily and said, “Naturally, I will need to find you a man! How about Laurence Luther? I heard he's a pervert and a sadist.

usually calm and collected Bailey was infuriated by the shameless Beatrice, and

over fifty years old! How can this woman

the house! I'll head off to invite Laurence over for this special feast!”

“Yes, Madam.”

“Hahaha...!”

shrill laughter rang out loudly in the deserted compound, sending chills down

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