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Elaine looked at Isabella, her expression softening. “Isabella…”
“Mom, don’t worry. People like them will face consequences eventually,” Isabella reassured her gently. Her words seemed to comfort her mother a bit. Elaine nodded and said, “You’re right. They’ll receive their due.”
“Mom, you should rest,” Isabella urged quietly, seeing her mother was still distressed.
“Alright.” Elaine nodded and decided to go upstairs to see how Howard was doing.
“The Fernandez family shouldn’t be allowed to stay in the city,” Dane said, his eyes briefly showing intense anger. They had wronged his brother, and he wouldn’t let them off the hook easily.
Waylon nodded in agreement at once. Looking at them calmly, Andrew commented, “I’ll find out who is dating Tatiana.”
Dane didn’t object, aware that Andrew’s connections in Ansport were much stronger than any of theirs.
Isabella looked on thoughtfully, wrapped up in her concerns. She wasn’t overly bothered by what the Fernandez family did—Tatiana would likely regret her actions soon. Her main concern was to help Howard recover as swiftly as possible. Once he was well, Tatiana would realize just how foolish she had been.
Even the guests were visibly disturbed and angry for Howard, but Kristine, busy chatting with her friends, didn’t seem to share their concern. Dane noticed this and felt a sense of irony. Howard had always been kind and welcoming. When Kristine was new to the family and didn’t know anyone, Howard had made sure she felt welcomed. Kristine really was showing no gratitude.
This incident was a brief disturbance, quickly forgotten as the lively vibe in the living room returned. Isabella learned a few new party games from the guests. Time passed quickly while everyone was enjoying themselves, and before long, it was getting dark, and dinner was almost ready.
Guests were assembling for the meal when Kristine approached Isabella with a glass of wine. With a remorseful, sweet smile, she said, “Isabella, I’ve really misunderstood you before. I’m sorry, let’s drink to that.”
As she spoke, her hand “accidentally” grazed the rim of Isabella’s glass.
Isabella noticed that some powder had been added to her wine. Kristine sipped her wine, and Josie, along with some others, cheered.
Josie commented, “Kristine is pretty straightforward. You are sisters, after all. Be nice to each other from now on. Isabella, Kristine has had her drink. You should drink yours too.”
“That’s right. Have a drink.”
Josie’s friends encouraged Isabella to drink.
Isabella glanced at the wine glass and chuckled. She found it rather dull that they resorted to such a straightforward scheme. Yet, seeing their eager looks, she lifted the glass.
Kristine sighed in relief when Isabella took a sip. She smiled. All seemed to go smoothly.
“Isabella, I hope we can get along well moving forward. I’ll treat you as a sister from now on,” Kristine said warmly.
“Okay,” Isabella responded flatly.
Then, Kristine returned to her seat.
While eating, Isabella suddenly appeared somewhat drowsy.
“Isabella, are you feeling tired?” Susan inquired.
“A bit.”
Just then, Kristine approached again. “Isabella, if you’re tired, let me help you upstairs to rest. It’s been a long day with the party.”
Susan was about to object, distrusting Kristine, but Isabella consented before Susan could speak. “Okay.”
With a smile, Kristine assisted Isabella to her feet, and they headed upstairs.
Susan stared in the direction Isabella went, feeling a touch of unease.
On the second floor, Kristine led Isabella to a guest room.
“This isn’t my room,” Isabella muttered, confused.
Alone with her, Kristine dropped her pretense of kindness. Her expression turned cold. “Of course, it isn’t. I’ve put up with you for too long. Today, you need to disappear.”
With those words, she shoved Isabella inside.
Then, she locked the door.
Hearing Isabella’s knocks from outside, Kristine scoffed. She had orchestrated a surprise for Isabella! It would ensure Isabella could no longer be part of the Patton family or the social elite.
Pleased with herself, Kristine walked away.
When she reached the bottom of the stairs, she hurried to Andrew.
“Andrew,” Kristine looked worried and said, “Isabella seems unwell.”
Andrew’s face tensed, and he became cautious. “What happened to her?”
Although Kristine felt jealous, she quickly replied, “She’s sick. Come see for yourself.”
Andrew stood up without a word. Kristine led him to her room, claiming, “She was exhausted, so I let her rest in my room.”
Andrew entered behind her.
Suddenly, Kristine spun around and released something from her hand. Andrew weakened immediately and collapsed.
He stared at Kristine, shocked. “You—“
“Don’t blame me, Andrew Klein.” Kristine locked the door and slowly approached Andrew. She crouched, gazing at the face she had long obsessed over, and caressed it gently. “I’ve loved you for so long. I must have what I desire. Don’t worry. I’ll be an excellent wife.”
With that, she drew his face close to hers.
Her lips nearly touched his.
Kristine was thrilled. Her long-held dream was on the verge of realization. Once she married Andrew, she wouldn’t have to fake anything around the Patton family members anymore. As for Isabella and the rest, they would merely be beneath her.
Kristine was filled with anticipation.
Suddenly, she passed out.
Downstairs, Josie waited in silence. She was the sole person aware of Kristine’s scheme. She despised Isabella intensely. Despite realizing Kristine wasn’t the frail and pitiful figure she seemed, Josie chose to support her. After all, she and Kristine had been friends for years, and Josie stood to gain if Kristine married into the Klein family.
Josie checked the time. Everything should have unfolded by now. She texted Kristine but received no response. Josie couldn’t help but smirk. Perhaps Kristine was too occupied with Andrew to check her messages?
Josie assumed the silence from Kristine was not a concern. It was about time.
“I’m feeling a bit tired. I’ll head to Kristine’s room to rest,” Josie said to her friends. “Would you like to join me for a rest?”
The girls hesitated. They weren’t very close to Kristine.
“It’s okay. We’re all friends here. There are also guest rooms available. Let’s go,” Josie said.
With that, everyone’s hesitation vanished. The rooms in the Patton family’s home were sure to be beautifully furnished.
They all headed upstairs.
Josie reached the guest room where Isabella was with a smile, anticipating what she was about to witness. She pushed the door open and saw a man and a woman, both naked. The man’s face was plain and somewhat unattractive.
The girls behind Josie saw the scene and exclaimed, “Ah!”
The ruckus upstairs drew the attention of everyone below. Several voices rang out, curiosity piqued, “What’s happening up there?”
Dane’s brow furrowed as he made his way upstairs.
Josie clenched her teeth. “Who do you think you are? How dare you mess around in here? This is the Patton family’s guest room!”
Her friends exchanged looks of disdain. “Are they servants of the Patton family?”
As soon as Dane appeared, Josie quickly exclaimed, “Dane, this is outrageous! These people are having sex right under your very nose!”
Dane frowned.