Chapter 690. A Breath of Shock

Liliana’s eyes bulged with rage, but not a sound came out of her throat. Caitlin gave a short, cold laugh. “Then I’ll say it for you. Liliana has always been Hector’s precious jewel—bright, capable, the pride of the Jonathan Family. Everyone here knows how much he doted on her. And Nicoletta… she relied on that affection for her daughter and son to keep her position in this house. So tell me, how could a mother like her bear to let her beloved daughter die so suddenly?”

By now, Nicoletta’s face had turned ashen. Her hands trembled violently, lips moving soundlessly as she muttered again and again, “Don’t listen to her lies… don’t listen to her…”

Matthew looked at Liliana and frowned. “Caitlin, you said Liliana died, but she’s standing right here in front of us.”

“Let me finish,” Caitlin said evenly. “When the real Liliana died on the operating table, Nicoletta panicked. But then she realized something—she couldn’t afford to lose her daughter. Without her, she’d los