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    Once inside, Nina’s true colors surfaced. She stood by the bed, mocking the “unconscious Ste” without restraint. The heavy ICU doors kept the sound from escaping, so no one outside could hear the venom in her words. To anyone looking through the ss, however, she appeared calm and concerned.


    In reality, she leaned in close and hissed, “Ste, I’ve won. Just stay in thata forever. If you dare wake up, I’ll make sure you don’t live long enough to regret it.”


    Then, wearing a fake mask of affection, she pinched Ste’s cheek and smirked. To anyone peeking in from outside, it would have looked like a tender gesture.


    “Go to hell, Ste. You’ll never know that everything happening today was my n all along. I told you you were no match for me. I’m taking back everything you stole, even William.”


    Nina left with her chin held high, as if she were walking off a stage after delivering a triumphant speech.


    But the moment the door closed and the Carters were gone, Ste, who had kept her eyes shut the entire time, suddenly sat up, a digital recorder clenched in her hand.


    She had recorded every single word Nina had said. Nothing was missed.


    After that, she returned to Jasmine’s room.


    Ste looked at William and said quietly, “Everything will go as nned. When Nina meets the assassin, make sure the police waiting outside move in immediately.”


    William squeezed her hand and nodded. “I’ll take care of it.”


    He admired how meticulously she had set everything up on her own. Still, even knowing it was all staged, seeing Jasmine—disguised as Ste—shot on stage had made his breath hitch and his heart pound.


    The next day, everything unfolded exactly as nned. Nina was arrested at a café while handing money to the assassin.


    When the news reached Daniel, he rushed to the hospital.


    The oncemanding man nearly fell to his knees the moment he entered the room. “Ste,” he pleaded desperately, “please, let Nina go this time. I’ll send her abroad. I swear she’ll nevere back or cause you trouble again!”


    Ste was clearly prepared for Daniel’s visit. Not a flicker of surprise crossed her face as she regarded him coolly. “Uncle Daniel, you already said all of thisst time. Empty words don’t mean much to me anymore.”


    Daniel, who had always looked down on Ste, let unease slip into his expression. “I’ve already booked her a flight for tomorrow morning. She’s going to Asnain. If you don’t drop this, you’ll never see her again!”


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    Ste didn’t even blink. “Let’s not pretend otherwise. You all knew Nina came after me first. Since you have no regard for family, I have no reason to keep forgiving her. She broke thew, and this time, thew will decide her fate.”


    Seeing her unshaken resolve, Daniel’s expression darkened, his tone turning cold and threatening. “Ste, don’t forget—you’re still a Carter. Dragging family business into the open won’t do you any good. Or have you stopped caring about your grandfather’s health?”


    In Daniel’s mind, Ste would surely fold at the mention of her grandfather, especially since he had been the one to bring her back into the family.


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