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Her eyes widened in disbelief. “That can’t be true!”
“Why not? What else would the Black family want besides that land?”
Clenching her fists, Clarissa felt sweat form on her palms.
“If you don’t believe me, perhaps you should ask your sister to sign a contract with you. However, I suspect she won’t agree, since she’s already signed one with the Black family.”
A subtle, knowing smile appeared on Andrew’s face. He decided to leave when he noticed Clarissa’s face turning pale.
For a while, Clarissa stood still, taking deep breaths to steady herself before going to comfort Patty. Only then did she finally leave the house.
Meanwhile, Patty was fully engrossed in watching the online attacks on Waylon, feeling increasingly pleased. She understood that without her protection, Waylon would struggle in the entertainment industry. Soon enough, he would regret not apologizing to her. When that time came, she planned to make his life miserable.
Upon arriving at the palace, Clarissa was warmly greeted by Yolanda.
“Clarissa, what a delightful surprise! Please, have a seat. It’s been ages since we last met; I’ve missed you so much. How have you been?” Yolanda’s voice was brimming with affection. She even brought out her finest tea to make their reunion special.
However, Clarissa wasn’t in the mood for pleasantries; her face bore a grim expression that spoke volumes.
Noticing her sister’s somber mood, Yolanda sighed softly and gently patted her hand. “You’re here about Patty, aren’t you? I never imagined Babette would go so far. She’s truly overstepped this time. But don’t worry. Once my husband becomes king, we’ll make sure they face the consequences. Patty won’t have to endure any more injustice.”
These promises were ones Clarissa had heard countless times before. Every time her family turned to Yolanda for assistance, she deferred matters until her husband would become king.
Over the years, they had toiled tirelessly to support her brother-in-law’s ambitions.
But what had they gained in return?
Patty had endured days of mistreatment at the palace. The land they had longed for had been heartlessly given away by Yolanda herself!
Though Clarissa’s hands trembled with suppressed anger, her expression remained calm. Locking eyes with Yolanda, she said evenly, “Yolanda, I know that during this crucial time, we can’t let anything jeopardize Savannah’s reputation. Patty has been mistreated, but there’s another issue bothering me. We never actually signed a contract about the land, did we?”
Caught off guard by the sudden shift in topic, Yolanda hesitated before replying with a hint of irritation, “What are you trying to say, Clarissa? Are you implying that I would break my promise once my husband is in power?”
“Certainly not. We’re sisters, and I trust you completely. But as the saying goes, clear agreements make good friends. Don’t you think it’s wise to have a contract?” Clarissa fixed her gaze on Yolanda.
Deep down, she clung to a small glimmer of hope. After all, they were family; surely Yolanda wouldn’t betray her.
Yolanda responded, “Clarissa, it’s not that I’m unwilling to sign. But creating such a contract is impossible right now. We’re at a critical juncture. If the agreement leaks and falls into the wrong hands, our entire plan could collapse, and my husband’s career would be ruined!”
The last bit of hope in Clarissa’s heart vanished completely.
Abruptly standing, Clarissa fixed a cold stare on Yolanda. “So you don’t trust me? If the contract is with me, no one else will ever see it!”
Yolanda reached out and grasped her hand, her voice soft. “Please, Clarissa, calm down. You’re my only sister; of course, I trust you! I’m just thinking about the bigger picture. You can’t imagine how complicated my situation is.”
Clarissa replied, “How could I not know? My family has sacrificed so much for yours over the years! Yet now, you won’t even give me a straight answer. If you’re worried about the contract being leaked, we can record it as proof instead!”
“There’s no way we can record anything. Don’t you realize how many hackers are out there these days? They’re keeping both our families under close surveillance. We simply can’t risk any mistakes right now!” Yolanda rejected the idea firmly but softened her voice to comfort Clarissa. “But trust me, if my husband rises to power and doesn’t grant you the land, he’ll jeopardize his own position as well.”
With an unreadable expression, Clarissa gazed at Yolanda.
After a lengthy plea, Yolanda finally offered Clarissa a small piece of land, which persuaded her to leave.
Meanwhile, in a presidential suite of a hotel, Isabella was focused, typing furiously on her computer. She was deep into trying to hack into the Serpentine Palers’ system. Thirty minutes passed, and she finally broke through their security.
Isabella began poring over their list of missions. Her expression turned into a scowl as she uncovered details of thefts, murders, and plunder.
The extent of the ruthlessness of Savannah’s family became painfully clear.
They clearly deserved to be taken down!
Fired up by this, Isabella resolved to erase everything on their computers.
Suddenly, the window flew open. Without thinking, she grabbed a fruit knife from the table, squinting as she aimed it at the intruder.
She thrust the knife forward, but when she saw the person’s face, her eyes widened in astonishment. She tried to withdraw, but it was too late; the man grasped her hand firmly.
“Why are you here?” Isabella exclaimed, her voice filled with shock.
The man’s eyes softened as he replied, “Aren’t you glad to see me?” His tone was gentle, filled with yearning as he drew her into an embrace. Tears welled up in Isabella’s eyes.
She remained silent, just soaking in Andrew’s heartfelt, apologetic words. “I’m sorry for all the worry I’ve caused you.”
Isabella buried her head deeper into his embrace.
“Why didn’t you come back sooner?”
“I wanted to rush back to you. But I needed to think about our future. As long as Savannah’s family is around, many people will die.”
He then shifted the conversation toward his recent visit to Clarissa.
“Did Yolanda really give the land to the Black family?” Isabella asked.
“Not at all,” Andrew said calmly. “At this point, Yolanda wouldn’t risk handing anything over to anyone, scared that she might get caught. But as long as she holds out against giving it to Clarissa, Clarissa will be convinced that it’s gone to the Black family.”
Isabella couldn’t help but admire Andrew’s brilliant thinking.
She began to think ahead, her mind whirling. “But Yolanda fears Clarissa might not back her, so she’ll eventually have to concede something.”
Andrew nodded in agreement. “Yolanda is both ruthless and shrewd. She won’t simply make a concession to Clarissa without ensuring some hold over her, especially knowing Clarissa isn’t as loyal anymore. She needs that leverage to secure the Hunt family’s support during the leadership change.”
“So, what Yolanda offers is actually leverage against Clarissa?” Isabella asked.
“Clarissa must have completely lost faith in Yolanda by now.”
As Clarissa sat in the car, she looked down at the contract in her hands, her fingers gently tracing the embossed seal.
At first glance, the contract seemed perfect.
However, an unsettling feeling of doubt prompted her to seek a professional’s verification of its authenticity as soon as she returned home.
“This seal is a forgery,” the expert declared bluntly.
In an instant, Clarissa’s face shifted, her shock evident. It became clear that Andrew had been right all along—Yolanda was certainly trying to deceive her.
The presence of the counterfeit seal meant that if her family proceeded with construction on the land, Yolanda could easily take them to court at any time.
What a ruthless move!
Despite the fa?ade of sisterhood, Yolanda’s actions revealed that she did not truly see Clarissa as family in any meaningful way.
A wave of anger surged within her once again.
Noticing the change in Clarissa’s expression, Patty leaned in closer and asked, “Mom, what’s wrong? You look really upset.”
“Patty, it’s time we stop supporting Yolanda and her family,” Clarissa said, her voice tight with frustration.
Patty looked confused. “What’s going on, Mom? Is this about me taking the blame for Savannah? I am angry, but I understand that at the time, Aunt Yolanda had no other choice.”
Even with her lingering resentment, Patty understood that if her cousin’s father ascended to the throne, their family’s status would undoubtedly rise.
Patty was capable of grasping the significance of such matters.
Clarissa locked eyes with her daughter, jaw clenched. “Yolanda has been plotting against me. Even if her husband becomes king, I seriously doubt they’ll do anything to help our family.” She went on to explain the situation with the land and the forged seal.
Patty was left in stunned silence, her hopes shattered.
“Aunt Yolanda has really crossed the line. We’re supposed to be family, after all!” Anger sparked in Patty’s eyes, mirroring her mother’s outrage.
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