Under the heiress facade

Chapter 760

From Daphne's horror and look of disbelief, Ember knew she had overheard everything. If Albert learned of the truth, Rhett would be completely done for.

Ember wanted him to succeed Albert as the next head of the family, so she would never let Daphne tell anyone the truth.

"When did you get here, Daphne?" Ember stepped forward and asked with a forced smile.

Daphne noticed Ember's unfriendly smile and did not answer her. Instead, she asked

anxiously, "Mom, have you seen Cecily? I don't know where she went and haven't been able to find her."

Ember grew suspicious upon hearing that. She scrutinized Daphne's expression as if she were trying to catch her lying.

"Ms. Cecily didn't show up here, Ms. Daphne," the maid beside Ember responded to Daphne. "Alright. I'll check out Bernard's place, then," Daphne said before turning to leave in a hurry.

Ember watched Daphne dash away with a sinister gaze. Indeed, Daphne had heard everything. Ember would not let her live for long.

the same time. She had seen

what was Daphne doing here?"

deviousness flashed through Ember's eyes as she replied, "Gemma, I don't think your secret

tugged at Ember's hand. "Mrs. Killian Senior, did she find

more terrified than ever. "What should I

since we're in the same boat. Please quickly help me come up with

very satisfied with Gemma's reaction. She pretended to pat Gemma's hand warmly. "Don't fret. Since Lucius has already gone to jail on your behalf, there's no need for him to

look out for Rhett in the future, such as helping him out in the company,

was the financial officer of Killian Corporation. After hearing Ember out, Gemma immediately understood that Ember wanted

misappropriating the public funds.

"I'll also find the right time to hand over the

hear Gemma's answer. Later, Ember instructed Linda to seek out Queenie and arrange for Robin to kill Daphne in

which matched the investigation's results earlier. The recollection of what happened

1. "Isn't Lucius your biological son as well? How could you sacrifice

All he did every day was read books and admire art with Greg, completely neglecting his responsibilities. I did sacrifice Lucius in exchange for Rhett's success. It's the price he has to pay for being