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.

had seen Daphne dashing off while she

Killian Senior, what was

glint of deviousness flashed through Ember's eyes as she replied, "Gemma, I

and immediately tugged at

solemn and did not respond. Noticing her demeanor made Gemma more terrified than ever. "What should I do? I don't want to

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

Gemma's reaction. She pretended to pat Gemma's hand warmly. "Don't fret. Since Lucius has already

Rhett in the future, such as helping him out in the company, I won't mind helping you handle this

Ember out, Gemma immediately understood that Ember wanted her

misappropriating the public funds.

course! Definitely!" Gemma answered. "I'll also find the right

satisfied to hear Gemma's answer. Later, Ember instructed Linda to seek out Queenie and

The recollection

1. "Isn't Lucius your biological son as

every day was read books and admire art with Greg, completely neglecting his responsibilities. I did sacrifice Lucius in exchange for Rhett's success.