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.

at the same time. She had seen Daphne dashing off while she was

was Daphne doing

eyes as she replied, "Gemma, I don't

to hear that and immediately tugged at Ember's hand.

respond. Noticing her demeanor made Gemma more terrified than ever. "What

we're in the same boat.

Since Lucius has already gone to jail on your behalf, there's no need for

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

Killian Corporation. After hearing Ember out, Gemma immediately understood that Ember wanted her to let Rhett

misappropriating the public funds.

the right time to hand over the

Linda to seek out

the investigation's results earlier. The recollection of what happened helped link everything

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

day was read books and admire art with Greg, completely neglecting his responsibilities. I did sacrifice