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

Chapter 1721 A Traitor

Queenie curled a finger, beckoning her closer. "Come here."

Cassandra rushed over without hesitation, much like an overeager puppy. "Mdm. Queenie, what is it?"

Queenie's voice was weak. "A little closer."

Cassandra leaned in.

In the next instant, with a speed and force no one expected, Queenie's hand shot up, delivering a fierce slap across Cassandra's face.

Cassandra stood frozen, staring at Queenie in utter disbelief. "Why... why did you hit me?" she stammered, momentarily caught off guard.

Queenie had only slapped her once, but the effort had drained her. Her breaths came shallow and uneven. After a long pause, she finally mustered the strength to speak. "Don't even think about altering the will... or using the old one. I've already taken precautions. Mr. Herrera has handled everything."

It was only then that realization dawned on Cassandra-her schemes had been exposed.

Yet, guilt never crossed her mind. Instead, she hissed, "That traitor. How could he tattle?"

I will never let her off the hook!

just let you have your

anything? Is there nothing left of our mother-daughter bond? I've been by your side for decades! And Cecilia? She just waltzes back in and takes my place is

even after finding her biological daughter, she shouldn't cast aside the one she had

utterly wrong. There was no need to show kindness to an ingrate like Cassandra, someone who would never be satisfied no matter how much

"Get lost!" Queenie spat.

she could say another word, the bodyguard had already stepped forward, ready to escort

had no choice but to

door shut behind her, Caliste hurried in. "Mdm. Queenie, are you

her head weakly. "I'm

she spoken than a violent cough tore through

tightened in

her breath, then looked up, her voice strained

Caliste nodded. "I'll contact her right away," she said, grabbing

Group, gazing out over the city skyline The vast view stretched before

over a

investigating Cassandra. These are pieces of evidence I

my connections,"

ever, but whenever he faced

the documents, flipping through them. As she scanned the contents,

do," Scorpius replied. A faint, bitter smile tugged at his lips If you ever need help in the future,