Chapter 138
Chapter 138
Rowena stood on her bed , glaring of Elysia with a smug , crooked grin .
“ Finished looking ? I told you there’s nothing there .
”
Her WhatsApp screen showed only mundane chats with her father and brothers .
Clever as ever , Rowena had deleted the incriminating messages the moment Elysia burst in .
Call logs wouldn’t matter without recordings , after all
But Rowena’s self – satisfaction crumbled the instant realization struck .
Her face twisted into a scowl , and she snapped , “ You … you filthy brat ! Did you record me again !? ”
She lunged at Elysia , her hands reaching for the pockets of her damp pants .
Elysia sidestepped , but Rowena managed a brief touch before recoiling in disgust
“ Ugh , gross ! What the hell is all over you ? ” Rowena sneered , shaking her hand as if to rid herself of the imaginary filth .
That was when her gaze landed on Elysia’s soaked clothes .
Her confusion deepened
“ Wait … your hand … why isn’t it broken ? ” Rowena’s voice rose in disbelief .
She scanned Elysia’s body , finding no injuries – no signs of the hymn she had anticipated .
Elysia’s lips curled into a chilling smirk .
She didn’t need confirmation .
Olivia’s attempt to slice her wrist had Rowena’s fingerprints all over it .
Amused by Rowena’s dawning horror , Elysia continued tapping away on the phone , ignoring the other woman until she tried to grab it again
Elysia froze her with a biting question .
“ Disappointed that Olivia didn’t sever my wrist ? Or would you rather do it yourself ? ”
She paused for effect , her gaze piercing .
“ Oh , I forgot – my brothers are here .
You wouldn’t dare , would you ! ”
Rowena’s confidence shattered as Elysia pulled up the deleted chat logs , now restored to their full
Il glory .
Among them were yesterday’s messages with Olivia , explicitly detailing Rowena’s sick suggestion to cut Elysia’s wrist artery .
“ How … how do you have those ? “ Rowena stammered , her bravado gone
Elysia said , “ Cut the crap .
Tell your people to release Caellan .
Now ! Or I send everything to the police .
Delete them all you want – li just pull them back up again .
Elysia had already messaged the gang demanding Caellan’s release .
But their silence left her with no choice but to call .
The line connected , and the first thing she heard was a bloodcurdling scream ,
Her grip on the phone tightened , her fingers turning white .
Rowena took advantage of the distraction , bolting for the door .
She screamed down the hallway as she ran , “ Elysia’s gone mad ! She’s lost it ”
Out of sight , she dug her nails into her neck and raked deep scratches along her arms .
Bruises bloomed where she pressed her hands too hard , self- inflicted evidence of an “ attack .
”
Meanwhile , Elysia continued negotiating with the gang her voice steady as she pretended to be Rowena “ Look , I’ve changed my mind .
Let him go .
”
The men on the other end didn’t catch the difference in tone .
One of them replied with a greedy chuckle , “ Fine .
But it’ll cost you 15 – thond dollars more , and we’ll let him go carly ,
“ Deal .
Send me your location , ” Elysia said .
The livestream shifted abruptly back to Rowena’s theatrics , prompting viewers to explode with fury .
[ WTF ? How did Rowena suddenly get covered in scratches and bruises ! ]
[ I just bent down to grab a pen , and now this ? What did I miss ! ]
[ Ah , here we go .
The classic “ I stabbed myself ” move .
Rowena really went all in this time .
Even drew blood .
]
It’s over .
I saw Torin enter the stene .
He’s looking at Rowena’s injuries .
Please , just let them check the surveillance footage .
]
The moment Torin stepped into the room , Rowena broke into hysterical sobs ,
“ Torin , Elysia’s lost her mind ! She said she’s going to throw me , Mom , and Caellan out – and then she’ll kill ud ” Rowena pointed frantically to the scratches on her neck , ensuring he wouldn’t miss them .
In the adjacent room , Fenwick heard the commotion and rushed in .
His gaze landed on Rowena , her disheveled hair and torn clothes painting a pitiful picture .
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He froze for a second before rushing to her side .
“ Rowena ! What happened ! Who did this to you ! ”
Rowena barely glanced at him .
Torin was the one she needed on her side .
Compared to Fenwick’s uselessness , Torin’s influence – especially with their father absent – was what mattered .
She clung to his leg , crying harder .
Turin , please ! Save me … Elysia wants to kill us .
And Caellan …
Torin adjusted his glasses , his face as composed as ever , though a flicker of worry crossed his eyes .
His voice remained calm as he reassured her , “ Don’t worry .
We’re all here to back you up .
Now , tell me everything that happened .
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