Chapter 1775

Ellinor studied Bertha for a long moment before saying, “If what you’re telling me is true, then I’ve misunderstood you.”

Bertha responded with a bitter smile. “Ellinor, I understand your skepticism towards me. But I just wanted to warn you. Sophia is manipulative. She’ll do anything to keep Marcus by her side, and Thaddeus will fall for her pitiful act. You must be careful.”

Ellinor seemed somewhat convinced by Bertha’s sincerity. She nodded. “Thanks for the warning. I’ll be careful. Is there anything else, ma’am? If not, I should return to my office. I have work to do.”

As she spoke, Ellinor glanced at her wristwatch.

Bertha, aware that Ellinor was eager to leave, scanned the room one more time.

Marlinie was still nowhere to be seen.

She sighed. “Alright then, Ellinor. If you have things to do, go ahead. When you’re free, I’ll introduce you to that old friend.”

friend, Ellinor squinted. She was intrigued, but not overly interested. “Okay, I’ll

her goodbye as she politely nodded at them.

goodbye reluctantly.

Ellinor raised her arm in a casual wave before pushing the shop door open

the Blanchet Building, Lea grimaced. “Ah… Mom, we finally managed to meet with Ellinor, but we didn’t achieve anything. And we still can’t find Ms. Marlinie.”

go, honey. Let’s check the

headed to the

was empty, apart from a few closed stalls.

on out!

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stall door opened.

were red and glistening

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