Chapter 482 A Fate Worse Than Death
“The person looking down on you is none other than yourself.” Kathleen continued indifferently, “This was all your fault. Things wouldn’t have ended this way if you didn’t have ill intentions from the start.”
“You’re one to talk!” Nicolette’s eyes filled with hatred. “Your parents were famous doctors. Even if the Macari family didn’t adopt you, you’d still have everything you want. If your parents didn’t save Old Mrs. Macari, you wouldn’t have met Samuel!”
“I already fell for Samuel before my parents got into that accident. Nicolette, my love for Samuel started long ago, “ Kathleen responded flatly.
Nicolette looked at Kathleen coldly.
“Even if my parents did not pass on, I’d still end up with Samuel because I saved him before. Besides, I like him, and he saved me too. You’re just a scapegoat, and you’ll get exposed sooner or later. You claim that people look down on you because of your mother. But have you ever reflected on your actions?” Kathleen looked on with disdain.
“Haha…” Nicolette laughed hysterically. “Why are you the only one who gets a happy ending? Why?”
Kathleen lowered her gaze. “Nicolette, I know you wish to die, but I won’t let you have your way. Since you’re disfigured and unable to walk now, I’ll find a place for you to live the rest of your days in misery!”
“No, I don’t want that!” Nicolette started panicking.
She wanted to die.
If she had to continue living this way, she would rather not live.
Kathleen squatted down and pinched Nicolette’s chin. With a condescending smile, the former uttered, “You underestimate me. I found a way for you to live a fate worse than death.”
Nicolette’s eyes were full of tears.
“Not to mention that you’re still young, and if I take care of you well, you can still live for another thirty to forty years.” Kathleen continued sarcastically, “I wonder how it feels to have to see this face for the next thirty to forty years without having the ability to walk.”
“Urgh!” Nicolette screamed. “Kill me. Kill me! I killed your first child. Why won’t you kill me?”
“I won’t kill you, but I won’t let you have it easy either.” Kathleen let go of Nicolette.
“Kathleen, I beg of you. End things for me. I’ll tell you everything that you want to know!” Nicolette pleaded.
However, Kathleen remained unmoved. “You’re no longer useful to Lauren, so whatever information you provide will no longer be accurate. You don’t even know where my son is.”
Nicolette stared blankly at Kathleen.
The latter stared back at her coldly and resumed, “I’m no longer worried after seeing you this way.”
Nicolette shot an icy glare. “What do you mean?”
“Lauren sent someone to look for Eli, and her people told me that you guys planned to kill him to split up Samuel and me. After seeing how they abandoned you, I realized that this is Lauren’s way of making a peace offering to Luna. Am I right?” Kathleen asked icily.
Nicolette widened her eyes in disbelief.
She knows everything.
Kathleen held up her phone and called Yadiel. “Yadiel, you can come upstairs now.”
Nicolette stared at Kathleen. “Do you think that you can take on Luna?”
Kathleen was silent.
Soon after, several footsteps neared.
It seemed like Yadiel did not come alone.
Kathleen turned around and saw Samuel, who gravely stared at her.
His unwavering gaze made Kathleen’s cheeks pale.
Samuel walked over, took her hand, and led her out.
Kathleen looked at his back and could feel that his muscles had become tensed from anger.
“You woke up quite quickly,” commented Kathleen.
Samuel looked at her coldly. “Why did you have to knock me out?”
She lowered her head. “You can yell at me however way you want. I won’t explain myself.”
Samuel was speechless.
Seeing that he was non-responsive, Kathleen asked, “Do you have news of Eli?”
“Yeah.” Samuel nodded.
“That’s great!” Kathleen frowned. “Where is he?”
“Leonard will come over to tell you later,” replied Samuel.
“All right.” Kathleen nodded.
She and Samuel stood at a corner.
That was when Yadiel pushed Nicolette down in a wheelchair.
Upon seeing Samuel, Nicolette’s chest tightened with pain.
She pulled on the wheelchair’s breaks and looked at him. “Samuel!”
Samuel’s frosty gaze shot onto her.
“Would you fall for me if I were truly from the Yoeger family?” asked Nicolette.
“No.” His gaze was dark. “I never once liked you.”
“Haha…” Nicolette laughed, and her gaze was vicious. “You know, I’ve always thought that you would fall for me as long as I become part of the Yoeger family. However, I realized your heart was never with me. Your feelings toward me were simply because I saved you. I knew you would kick me to one side the moment you found out that I wasn’t the one who saved you.”
“Obviously. Did you expect me to treat you well after learning the truth?” Samuel replied indifferently.
Nicolette was speechless.
“All right.” Kathleen waved her hand.
“S-Samuel!” Nicolette was still screaming. “Kathleen will never love you from the bottom of her heart! You indirectly killed your and her first child!”
Slap!
Kathleen gave Nicolette a tight slap. “Do you want me to cut off your tongue, Nicolette?”
That was enough to stun the latter.
“Take her away.” Kathleen’s gaze was cold.
Yadiel soon pushed Nicolette out.
At that moment, Leonard arrived in his car.
Kelly came down from the car and exclaimed, “Kathleen!”
Kathleen frowned slightly. “Kelly?”
“Eil is indeed in Luna’s hands, but he’s safe for now,” responded Kelly.
“How do you know?” Kathleen was shocked.
“A housekeeper from the Zeller family told me. That person can be considered my spy.” Kelly explained, “However, I’ve not found out why Luna took him. All I know is he should be fine since he’s locked up in a room.”
Kathleen nodded. “Thank you, Kelly.”
“You saved Felicia. It’s only right that I help you out. Are you going over now?” Kelly asked curiously.
“Yeah.” Kathleen nodded. “I’m heading there now.”
“I’ll give you the contact details of the housekeeper then. You can tell her I sent you, and she’ll aid you.” Kelly added, “I’ve already asked her to help look after Eli.”
“All right, thank you.” Kathleen was full of gratitude.
“You’re too kind.” Kelly advised, “The rest of the Hoover family, besides Luna, are quite power hungry. Many of them are unhappy that Luna holds all the power.”
“Do you know why no one dares to go against Luna?” Kathleen asked curiously.
Kelly shook her head. “I don’t.”
“It’s because of how wealthy she is.” Kathleen explained, “However, the Zeller family’s attitude toward her has changed. Now that Walter has returned to the country, he will take back all the power she wields. Luna will no longer have a high standing in the Hoover family.”
Trevor will soon crumble from his superior position as well. Just wait and see, Luna and Trevor! You’re both doomed!
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