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Upon hearing this, Dashnell looked at Margaery. “Are you saying that Tessa is the child of the woman who died in the treasury fraud case?”
He had ordered an investigation into that treasury fraud case more than twenty years ago.
They had even unearthed a mutilated female corpse from the cellar beneath the warehouse, but he never expected it to be connected to Tessa.
Margaery nodded. “That’s what Shadow Doctor said. But judging by Raul’s reaction now, it’s most likely true.”
Dashnell was stunned.
Raul had been on the imperial court for so many years, and usually appeared dignified in public. No one would have thought he was like that behind the scenes.
It truly was impossible to judge a person by their appearance.
Russell was so shocked by these words that his eyes nearly popped out.
In his mind, Raul had always been a good father.
Of course, he thought Raul only changed after Tessa arrived, but did not realize that her arrival was merely the catalyst in a cycle of cause and effect.
Meanwhile, below, Keaton had already become neither human nor ghost.
If Margaery had gone today, there was no doubt that the Wallen family would have acted just the same.
Russell glanced at Margaery. No matter how many words he had meant to say to bring them together, he could no longer bring himself to speak.
Below, Raul was still trying to persuade Andrew.
“She is already like this. Even if you cannot bear it, she is already ruined.”
He glanced at Keaton, his gaze exceptionally cold. “Today, it’s a choice between her and Tessa. You decide for yourself.”
Andrew began to tremble all over.
He could not bring himself to act.
Reason and emotion were still struggling within him, but only half of that emotion was pity for Margaery. The other half was pure fear, afraid of staining his own hands with blood.
“Lord Andrew, if you still refuse to act, then I will have to do it myself!” Leo snorted at the scene.
“Andrew!”
Tessa was somewhat angry now, even her sobbing sounded stiff
Yet to Raul’s ears, it was still deeply distressing.
His face darkened as he looked at Andrew, raising the stakes. “Furthermore, if Margaery survives, with her identity as the Star of Fortune, she will only bring utter ruin to all of us in the future!”
“Do you want the entire Chancellor’s estate to be buried with her
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This sentence was thunderous and deafening.
Andrew shuddered violently, his face turning deathly pale.
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In this way, it was no longer a choice between Margaery and Tessa, but a choice between Margaery and everyone in the Wallen family.
He could not possibly sacrifice the Chancellor’s estate.
Andrew’s heartbeat nearly leapt out of his throat.
After a brief struggle, his gaze gradually became resolute and ruthless. In a hoarse voice, he said, “Father, I understand.”
After speaking, Andrew looked at Keaton.
Keaton was completely engulfed by fear. She crawled toward the edge of the cliff, preferring to jump into the Icy Pool below rather than endure further torment.
But poisoned as she was, she could not possibly outrun Andrew.
The poison Avery gave her was nothing like the light one Margaery received, which only caused blisters and loss of voice.
She had long been contorted by pain, her internal organs felt as if soaked in venom, and her limbs were close to convulsing.
After writhing on the ground for only a short while, she was overtaken by Andrew.
Andrew stepped back from her, gripping the sword hilt tightly with both hands, and struck down fiercely, steeling his own nerves. “Margaery, things have come to this. You brought this upon yourself.”
It was as if saying this could somehow absolve him of the crime he was committing.
Blood splattered across his face.
Andrew stood where he was, his youthful features twisted, then slowly turned to look at Leo. “Can you let Tessa go?”
Keaton’s screams nearly drowned out Andrew’s voice.
Blood gushed from her thigh as she looked at Tessa, Leo, and the others, her eyes filled with accusation, tears, and a rare hatred.
For the first time, she hated Tessa so deeply.
She hated Leo and Albert, the two people she was closest to and trusted the most.
Tessa met her gaze
and was momentarily stunned..
Margaery had every reason to hate her, but this look was not just hatred. Something seemed off.
But soon, she felt a rush of satisfaction.
Whatever Margaery meant, it didn’t matter. As long as Margaery was unhappy, she was happy.
And after today, Margaery would truly be finished.
Margaery, the person she envied and hated, would die as a result of her scheming, and she was very pleased.
Tessa leaned against Leo’s chest, unable to resist the urge to laugh aloud, but since she still needed a hostage, she held it in and whispered to Leo, “Let Andrew come over.”
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Leo looked at Andrew. “Come here. Guarantee our safe departure, and I’ll release Tessa.”
Andrew frowned. “I’ll come over, but you must let her go.”
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“Of course,” Albert laughed. “You’re the fifth son of the Chancellor’s estate, and Grace’s disciple. Even if we had ten times the courage, we wouldn’t dare touch you.”
“I doubt you’d dare!” Andrew sneered, his face covered in blood, and he walked toward Albert.
Albert told him to drop the sword.
Andrew complied, allowing Albert to restrain him.
Only then did he look at Tessa, “Tessa, do not be afraid. In past years, I failed to protect you properly and let you suffer, but such mistakes will not be repeated.”
The two stood face to face, separated by only three feet.
Andrew’s eyes were filled with care and reassurance for Tessa.
Yet Tessa suddenly smiled, and she easily broke free from Leo’s grasp.
No, it was Leo who smiled and let her
- go.
Andrew was stunned as he watched this scene.
“Tessa, you…”
But Tessa raised her hand and slapped him hard. “You think you deserve to call my name!”
Andrew was left dazed by the blow.
‘What on earth has happened?‘
‘Why has Tessa changed so much? Why would she hit me like this?‘
‘I’m the one who had saved her life!’
Andrew was confused, staring wide–eyed at Tessa.
“The real show is about to begin. I can’t hold back any longer.”
Above, Margaery watched as Tessa struck Andrew, a mocking smile appearing at the
“Watching them tear each other apart is rather entertaining.”
of her mouth.
Warren’s face was ashen as he glanced at Keaton, whose body was now only half i
intact.
Keaton was wearing Margaery’s clothes.
In other words, the Wallen family had truly committed such a cruel act against Margaery for the sake of Tessa.
This was not only a disgraceful act, but also a slap in the face to the King.
Are they trying to rebel!‘
Behind him, the commander of the Imperial Guards also conceded a murderous intent in his eyes.
The attitudes of these two men essentially represented the King stance, yet the Wallen family remained oblivious to the
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danger.
“What’s going on with Tessa?”
Avery frowned, watching in disbelief as Tessa slapped Andr
“What did she just say?” Joshua felt as if he had been stabbed
Tessa said Andrew is unworthy. Then what about me?‘
“Tessa, come here quickly. Why are you hitting Andrew?” Rat by a subtle sense of fear.
He was well aware of who the kidnappers were today.
More than twenty years ago, he killed a woman in this way.
But that was something he had spent his whole life desperate ended up in his hands, while the woman took the blame.
Unexpectedly, now the woman’s relatives had come to his do
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Avery frowned, watching in disbelief as Tessa slapped Andrew, utterly perplexed. “Has she lost her mind?”
“What did she just say?” Joshua felt as if he had been stabbed.
Tessa said Andrew is unworthy. Then what about me?‘
“Tessa, come here quickly. Why are you hitting Andrew?” Raul frowned, finding Tessa’s actions inexplicable, and was gripped by a subtle sense of fear.
He was well aware of who the kidnappers were today.
More than twenty years ago, he killed a woman in this way.
But that was something he had spent his whole life desperately trying to hide, because twenty percent of the treasury fraud ended up in his hands, while the woman took the blame.
Unexpectedly, now the woman’s relatives had come to his door and captured his daughter.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
