Chapter 996

Pausing briefly, Lucy struggled to swallow the rage Thalassa had provoked. She simmered down, glanced at Lucy, and said, “You know what, you better keep an eye on Lysander and watch for when he falls from grace. That’s your shot at opportunity.”

“Nobody knows Lysander’s whereabouts, let alone keeping tabs on him. I can’t even catch a glimpse of him. Mom, you’re not the one walking in my shoes! Susan lamented, still weighed down by the heavy sense of defeat from her last fiasco.

She had hoped that inviting Thalassa over would put herself in a position of advantage.

But Thalassa had a silver tongue; with seemingly gentle demeanor, she had effortlessly stirred up discord within their family.

First, it was between Bruce and Lucy, and now it was sparking tensions between her and Lucy.

No wonder Thalassa held her place by Lysander’s side. She wasn’t as simple as she appeared.

“It’s just your bad luck.” Lucy said sarcastically. “Even if Lysander fell from the sky, he wouldn’t land anywhere near you. Counting on another woman to help you seize Lysander is as impossible as reaching the sky.” Lucy sneered, casting a sidelong glance at Thalassa.

It was an insinuation at her for not genuinely wanting to help.

wouldn’t want to be Lysander’s

the coveted position by Lysander’s side;

did she expect familial piety to move her

say that? Why can’t I make it?” Susan yearned to be

disapproved her

shot back, “Don’t you realize Dad is

with your mother!” Bruce cut her off

halted, looking at Bruce’s serious expression and warning eyes.

what she

he had been using it to threaten Thalassa into helping Susan win over Lysander. He had informed Susan from the get-go to keep her mother in

Bruce had coerced Evelyn and recorded it as blackmail against

knew what had transpired between Bruce and Evelyn,

Thalassa talked all night, all for me to become Lysander’s woman, and I appreciate that. Especially you, Thalassa. Susan said, her eyes shooting envious daggers

gaze bore the intent of a

family’s hypocrisy. None of this was new to

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