Chapter 196. Escaping the Matrix

Patricia's words lingers in the air like a weightless mass, a vivid reminder of the depths of Claire's deceit. The silence that takes eminence is palpable, each member of the family struggling to absorb the implications of what has been said.

If Claire was capable of such pretense, lasting for so many years, just to orchestrate the Crofts’ downfall, there is only room for wild imagination of what else she is capable of. In this moment, Lara remembers Wolf’s revelation about Claire’s late brother whom she allegedly assassinated to fully inherit the family business.

The thought sends shivers down her spine, and for a moment, the possibility of murder in this mission seems chillingly plausible.

"We can't underestimate her capabilities," Grace finally breaks the silence, studying the troubled faces one after another. “We must not relent. Not now. Even if death stares us in the face. For a lot has been lost, believe me. Even more than we can ima