Chapter 118. What If?

MAVIS

Today, my father’s urgent request to return home immediately left me with a sense of trepidation. I knew instinctively that it was connected to Estelle’s alleged pregnancy that was all over the internet.

That woman was capable of manipulating anyone and anything to get what she wanted. She had already framed Isabel, stolen from her shop, and deceived me into believing she was innocent.

I dreaded to think what other agenda she might be plotting, and what my father wanted to discuss with me about the whole ordeal.

I received a scary message last night, hinting that Isabel was in grave danger if left alone. Due to our complicated relationship and the fact that I’m likely her greatest enemy, I knew I had to act indirectly to ensure her safety.

I took the initiative to hire a team of specialized security personnel to discreetly follow her every move, providing her with round-the-clock protection.

It was the least I could do to shield her from dan