Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 704

The old man's words hung in the air, and no one dared move. The whole room was silent-except for Kayla, whose face had turned ghostly pale. Among all the calm faces, she stuck out like a sore thumb.

He'd been around the block enough times to spot guilt when he saw it. His voice was cold and sharp. "Say it yourself. If you confess, maybe I'll go easy on you."

Kayla had always been invisible in the Ferguson family—kind to the staff, respectful to the elders. No one would've ever guessed she'd do something so outrageous.

She lowered herself to her knees, tears filling her eyes.

“Dad, I didn't have a choice. My oldest son died and none of you even cared. Today is your eightieth birthday, and Aaron couldn't make it. I've spent all these years doing everything for this family, always following the rules. But how could you all be so heartless? If you'd just let Aaron come home today, I wouldn't have said a word."

She was crying so hard her whole body shook.

The old man took a deep breath, his mind racing with more urgent matters. "What did you use?"

He needed Dylan to get better, fast. The Chester family from North America was coming tonight, and as the heir, Dylan had to host them himself.

wiped her tears, letting out a bitter laugh. "I don't even know what it was.

old man's expression darkened as he turned to Tara. "Was the Warren girl in

was all too coincidental―Tara had brought the soup at just the right

suspicions, and maybe now he could

instantly filled with tears, her face

desperate to marry into your family she'd stoop to this? Tara's had the best upbringing, trained in etiquette since she was

voice shook as she looked over at him lying in bed. She clearly couldn't let

you drank the seafood soup within half an

loved Clara, then Kayla would make sure he lost her. She'd realized

if she could break his heart that would be real revenge. If Dylan ended up with Tara tonight, he'd be stuck

actually felt a pang of regret. Tara's sobs broke

Tara's head was bowed, but her back was

will everyone look down on me? But I love Dylan. Even if it's just for one night, I don't care. After that, I'll leave the country

in by pretending to