Chapter 148

“What’s your next move?” Wayne frowned. “You can’t just leave under this false accusation. It’s like you’re trying to escape punishment.”

Laughing, Pearl said, “Of course not. I won’t stand for this false accusation. Right now, the most important thing is to find proof that Abby pushed Richard’s mother down the stairs.”

Wayne tilted his head thoughtfully. “What’s your plan?”

“There’s no surveillance system in the house, and there were only three of us at the top of the stairs at that time. I don’t have eyewitnesses, but Abby said something harsh before pushing Richard’s mother. I’m certain Richard’s mother heard it. So…”

Enlightened, Wayne interrupted, “So, we should wait for her to wake up and have her testify against Abby.”

“Pretty close.” Pearl smiled and shook her head. “What we need to do is make Abby confess her wrongdoing and secretly record her statement, as I can’t guarantee she won’t attempt anything against Richard’s mother again.”

Her words made Wayne frown. “She’s so cruel that she might even harm the woman who took care of her.”

“People can be blinded by love, but Abby has taken ruthless measures.”

But how do you feel about Richard?

felt disappointed and hurt.

sip of the bitter wine. “Let’s not dwell on that. I need your help with something right now.”

languidly, Wayne suddenly straightened up at her request. “Go ahead.

prevent Abby’s people from approaching her. Abby might find someone to do something to her. If Abby

Richard’s mother. Though Pearl had

Susan because it would devastate Richard. Furthermore, Pearl had experienced the anguish of losing her parents and didn’t want

He doesn’t deserve your kindness.” Wayne rolled his eyes, sensing that Pearl had transformed into

throat, Pearl explained, “She’s the mother of the five Waldorf brothers. Some of them are close to me, and I don’t want

this explanation sounded far from convincing because Wayne knew

“Okay, I understand.”

of wine, Pearl began to feel dizzy,

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