Chapter 341 Report to the Authorities.

Agnes quietly pulled Madilyn aside and whispered, “Mother, what is going on?”

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Madilyn shot her a sharp look. “You dare ask me? With a sister–in–law as useless as you, is it any wonder Cristina suffered? She was poisoned, and you knew nothing about it? Instead of asking me, you should have checked on her yourself!”

Agnes‘ expression stiffened. “How did you find out?”

“She sent word home,” Madilyn snapped. “She says Isolde poisoned her! If we don’t stand up for her now, how can she continue living in the Valen household? She’ll be tormented to death!”

“She claims Isolde did it?” Agnes‘ eyes flashed with interest.

“Yes. And she says she has solid proof! She swears Isolde tried to kill her and will continue to do so unless we stop her.” Madilyn was seething with rage.

Agnes wasn’t sure what so–called proof Cristina had, but as long as she herself wasn’t under suspicion, she had no reason to intervene.

“Rest assured, Mother,” Agnes said smoothly. “If that wretched woman Isolde really did this, I’ll be the first to make her pay.”

Madilyn nodded approvingly. “You better remember your words. If you take Isolde’s side, I won’t forgive you.”

“Don’t worry. I know who my real family is.”

As they spoke, Cristina entered, supported by two maids.

Her face was pale, her lips slightly tinged with blue, and she looked utterly miserable.

Margaret immediately ordered a chair to be brought over for her. “Are you feeling any better?”

locked onto Isolde. “No! I was nearly

ripples of unease through the gathering. From her tone, it was clear she

everyone how Isolde tried to kill you,” Madilyn

spout nonsense! When have I ever harmed her?” Isolde retorted.

and unruly woman, but I never imagined you were so vicious. What did I ever do to you? If you refused to let me be a concubine, you could have simply said so! Why resort to poisoning me? If not for my luck, I would

you attempted suicide twice. Now you’re claiming you were poisoned? Speak clearly.”

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but to grant me the concubine title.”

the

crowd erupted in murmurs–who would go so far just for a

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her own breath. Was Cristina insane? How could she openly admit to

head, avoiding her

“But has anyone considered my suffering? I am a daughter of the Felton family–I was once Oliver’s fiancée! After the engagement was broken, we should have had nothing to do with each other. But what happened? Rosemary framed me, accusing me of having an affair with Johnathan. Because of her power and status, she humiliated me, forcing me to become Oliver’s concubine. I had no choice but to accept my fate! Was I wronged? Absolutely! Look at me–do I look like someone who deserves to be a concubine? Shouldn’t it be Oliver who is lucky to have me? I once pleaded with him to recognize my status, but he scorned me! He said if I didn’t want

words dripping with self–pity. Though her tale was tragic, there

Oliver had done nothing wrong. It was Rosemary who had orchestrated her downfall. How was

waiting for her to

give me the concubine title just because I threatened suicide. She even said I had wronged Oliver by breaking off the engagement. I hated her, but I never insulted her. I accepted my fate. But I never imagined that after she left, she would order someone to poison my medicine! Shortly after drinking it, I felt intense pain in my stomach. When the physician arrived, he confirmed I had been poisoned with arsenic! I lost consciousness, and Agnes, unaware of the truth, thought I

fury and anguish evident. She did not sound like she was

what does this have to do

at her. “Fine! I’m giving you a chance. If you confess now, apologize, and let me have my concubine title, I will let this matter rest. But if you force me to reveal the evidence, I will have no choice

lips curled into a smirk. “Then report

it, she was just

say?” Madilyn snapped. “If she refuses to admit it, then reporting it is the

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