When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 1697 Scheming Cassandra

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The details of the recording were both shocking and infuriating. Cassandra had been plotting to collaborate with external forces to undermine Jamieson Group. Even more audaciously, she planned to manipulate the company’s stock.

Cecilia knew she had to act decisively to prevent Cassandra’s schemes from succeeding.

Scorpius‘ office was just next door. Worried that the older employees would bully Cecilia, he frequently checked in to see if there was anything he could help with.

Cecilia knew all too well that Scorpius had once wronged her and Jonathan, which explained her frosty demeanor toward him. She only interacted with him when it was about work.

Scorpius, in turn, was acutely aware of the resentment Cecilia bore toward him. The fact that he still held a position in the company was a testament to her tolerance. He didn’t dare to ask for more; his sole wish was to protect Queenie’s family from the shadows.

At the hospital, Queenie’s condition remained dire. She spent most of her days unconscious. Despite her fragile state, she occasionally mustered the strength to visit Cassandra’s young daughter. The sight of the child tugged at her heartstrings, filling her with deep sympathy.

“Has Cassandra come to see her?” Queenie asked during one of her visits.

Caliste shook her head. “No, she seems preoccupied. She hasn’t visited Dahlia even once.”

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“Let’s go, Madam Queenie. You’ve

“All right.”

her ward, she turned to Caliste. “How is Cecilia managing

help, everything has been running smoothly,” Caliste assured her.

But keep an eye on Cassandra. Someone like

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as she feared. By day, Cassandra schemed with the Rainsworths,

the doctor had inspected it. She would

feigning concern. “How much longer can my mother

her worry was genuine, sighed heavily. “Given

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was far too long for Cassandra’s plans. Masking her impatience, she pressed further. “I see. So, what precautions should we take? For example, how can we prevent her condition from worsening? Are there specific things we should avoid?”

any stress or sudden fluctuations. Her diet should remain light and