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 Daphne dashing off while

what was Daphne doing here?"

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

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

not respond. Noticing her demeanor made Gemma more terrified than ever. "What should

Senior, you must help me since we're in the same

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

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

Ember out, Gemma immediately

misappropriating the public funds.

find the right time to hand over the financial

Linda to seek out Queenie

story, which matched the investigation's results earlier. The recollection of what happened helped link everything together. The

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

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