Chapter 418:

Joanna’s eyes narrowed as she stepped closer to Kallie. Without a word, she signaled the bodyguards, who immediately forced Kallie to the floor. Joanna then pressed her heel down hard on the back of Kallie’s hand, using all her strength.

The pain shot through Kallie like a lightning bolt, causing her whole body to tremble. Her face drained of color, and the searing pain soon turned to numbness as she felt her hand go limp under Joanna’s relentless pressure.

After what felt like an eternity, Joanna finally lifted her foot, a look of twisted satisfaction on her face. She stared down at Kallie and sneered, “Who said anything about calling the police?”

Joanna released Kallie’s hand, crouched down, and pinched her chin firmly. Joanna gazed into Kallie’s tear-filled, beautiful eyes, deriving satisfaction from Kallie’s pain.

With an icy voice, Joanna declared, “You murdered my mother. I can’t just let you walk away. You’ll never leave the Martel estate alive. Don’t worry. Your murder of my mother is safe with me, but this place will be your prison for life. Let’s see how you manage to charm anyone now.”

away. Kallie was confined in the basement, a place shrouded in

struggled to move her fingers properly. She stifled her tears and attempted to

notice her absence and

creaked open. Joanna entered, clutching something in her hand, and flicked on a blindingly bright light.

shone through, undiminished. This sparked a deep-seated jealousy in Joanna. Approaching Kallie with a sinister grin, Joanna remarked, “It seems beautiful

Kallie responded, her voice rough and hoarse from not having spoken or drunk

bottle in her hand. “What do you think? Care for a drink?” Her tone turned taunting. “If you want some water, kneel and apologize first. You owe me

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resisting the allure of the water Joanna flaunted. While confined, Joanna had occasionally sent her food, but the dry cakes provided were accompanied by no water, making them nearly impossible to swallow without hydration. Deprived of water for days, Kallie found the thirst unbearable, yet she knew she

with faltering resolve would kneel on the floor and plead for the water bottle in Joanna’s grip. Kallie bit the tip of her tongue, the

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