Piper nodded meekly, "I understand, Mom."

Once Mrs. Walker left, Piper wiped away her tears and dialed the private investigator's number, "How's the investigation going?"

"Brittany was seen visiting the Lynette Family Private Clinic for a comprehensive health examination." The detective shared, "One of the tests was a pregnancy test." "Boom-"

"Pregnancy test?"

"Yes, Brittany is pregnant."

Piper felt like she struck gold, "Do we have solid evidence?"

"Not yet, but a woman doesn't just visit an obstetrician for no reason." The detective wasn't completely sure, but his instincts told him Brittany was pregnant.

Piper squinted, "Keep digging. We need concrete evidence."

After hanging up, Piper let out a breath of relief. Her mother was right; she couldn't target Brittany directly anymore.

At least, not by herself.

else to unmask Brittany's

in her finest

and was close to the

appointment

Queen, surprised by her visit, paused with her hand clad in lace gloves, "Piper, what

I'm here concerning Ms.

Queen's face faded slightly, "I've said all there is to say

aware of

eyes for Brittany, and the Queen couldn't let him

realize my past mistakes." Piper's eyes reddened, "I love Eltham, but he sees me as nothing more than a sister. I shouldn't have questioned you, nor should I

remorse, the Queen softened, "Speak,

now Craneville's pride, a perfect match for Eltham." Piper praised reluctantly, "Your Majesty, your judgment was impeccable, choosing Ms. Lynette as the future

smiled faintly, gesturing for Piper to sit, "Indeed, she

in the recent competition had the whole town

around the corner, according to

Lynette wasn't feeling well recently and took almost a month off for rest and medical checks. Thankfully, it was nothing serious,

control, "Once she's

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