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.

time. She had seen Daphne dashing off while she was on

was Daphne doing here?" Gemma

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

immediately tugged at Ember's hand. "Mrs.

respond. Noticing her demeanor made Gemma more terrified than ever. "What should I do?

the same boat. Please

Gemma's hand warmly. "Don't fret. Since Lucius has already gone to jail on your behalf, there's no need for him

future, such as helping him out in the company, I won't mind

Ember out, Gemma immediately understood that

misappropriating the public funds.

right time

Linda to seek out Queenie and arrange for Robin to

the investigation's results earlier. The recollection of what happened helped link everything together. The truth was finally

the interrogator continued the questioning in Interrogation Room 1. "Isn't

neglecting his responsibilities. I did sacrifice Lucius in exchange