Chapter 1176:

“I heard they tried to keep her underwater… Could’ve killed her if she wasn’t rescued.”

“Rumor has it, poison was put out on Sophie and Calvin’s table, too.” The servants’ chatter grew ever more lurid, rumor piling on rumor. Lacey, unable to stand it any longer, was about to intervene when she heard them continue.

“Whoever did this must have a twisted mind. They could end up behind bars for something so cruel.”

“Don’t you know? That woman can’t wait to get rid of those three children so she can have her own.”

They didn’t speak Lacey’s name, but the message was loud and clear.

Lacey couldn’t stand it anymore. She swept into the room, her eyes blazing.

“Stop spewing such garbage!” she snapped, lifting her chin defiantly.

these lies? Are you all begging

They all understood Jake’s stance—Lacey had been grounded within the estate’s walls.

voice as she tried

them, but only a fool would launch an attack in front of the public. Everyone would

shimmered with unshed tears, but the servants only stared back, their skepticism a stark, unwavering wall that refused to let

The rest avoided direct confrontation out of fear for her status, yet today, these few servants made no effort to hide their

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her eyes, realizing she could do nothing. After all, Sophie really had been hurt the

her resolve crumble, Lacey let out a hollow, almost eerie

she

believe I did it? Fine. Think

heel. She stalked away, her eyes sparking with

regained her strength. Although Sophie had caught a mild cold the day after her plunge into the lake, it wasn’t

Kallie approaching with Elma in tow, both radiating joy. Elma, in particular, seemed a whirlwind of energy. She

“Calvin! Sophie! I’m back!”

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