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    Neil kept staring at Lise, trying hard not to miss every flicker of emotion that crossed her face. Her tension was so intense that she pressed her fingernail into her palm until it broke the skin, a small bead of blood forming. But she seemed unaware of the pain, too wrapped up in whatever was racing through her mind.


    She was scared—really scared—and it showed in the way her breath quickened.


    Suddenly, Lise snapped back to reality, her gaze locking with Neil’s. She forced a smile, trying to hide the turmoil within.


    “How could I possibly keep anything from you?” she said, her voice soft yet strained. “I always tell you everything.”


    “Why are you acting so strangely now?” Neil asked, his frown deepening as Katelyn’s earlier warning echoed in his thoughts.


    He trusted Lise, but the way she was acting made him hesitate.


    With a mix of emotions, Lise offered another exnation, her voice hesitant.


    “I’m worried that Katelyn might try to turn Vincent against you. They’re close, and remember how she sabotaged your potential cooperation with Rig?”


    Neil’s face hardened.


    Even though he had sessfully taken the Wheeler Group public, he knew that Vincent had the power to tear it all down in an instant.


    He said nothing, and Lise noticed his suspicion beginning to ease. She let out a quiet breath of relief.


    “Neil,” she continued, “think about what’s happening here. Katelyn doesn’t have the background or skills to bring the Guerrero family to the brink of bankruptcy so quickly. I believe Vincent has been helping her all along, and I’m afraid he might turn on you too.”


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    Lise’s words seemed to click something into ce for Neil.


    That uneasy feeling he’d had finally made sense. Lise’s exnation tied it all together.


    She was right—there was no way Katelyn alone could have pushed the Guerrero family to the edge within days. Neil was convinced that Katelyn had already moved on to Vincent.


    A deep anger started to build within him, heating up with every thought.


    They hadn’t been divorced for long, but here she was, already with another man. Neil was certain she had betrayed him before the divorce, which exined how quickly she had signed the papers.


    As Neil’s thoughts drifted away, Lise felt a sense of relief.


    Winning Neil over wasn’t her concern right now; Katelyn’s words echoed in her mind, demanding her attention.


    She couldn’t let years of hard work go to waste.


    In a quiet corner, Lise quickly grabbed her phone, her hands shaking as she tried to call Chloe.


    But no matter how many times she dialed, the call wouldn’t connect. All she got was the familiar voicemail.


    “Hello, this is Chloe. I can’t take your call right now. Please leave a message, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.”


    Lise clenched her teeth, her hatred simmering just beneath the surface.


    She couldn’t shake the thought of Chloe—had she gone into hiding out of fear, or had Katelyn already found her? With a determined look, Lise quickly typed out a message:


    “I need you to find Chloe Hampton, no matter the cost. Bring her to me as soon as you find her.”


    An instant reply from an unknown number appeared.


    “No problem, but it’ll cost extra.”


    Without hesitation, Lise responded, “You’ll get whatever you want. Just find her, now!”


    She gripped her phone tightly, her eyes shing with deep anger.


    As night settled in, the city began to quiet down.


    In the hospital, the hallway was still and silent.


    The surveince cameras in the corners blinked red for a few seconds—until, without warning, the lights went out.


    A woman quietly nudged the ward door open and slipped inside.


    The room was so dark she could barely make out anything. Carefully, she crept toward the bed, and as the moonlight touched Tricia’s face, a cold, murderous intent red in her eyes.


    Without a second thought, she reached out and pulled the oxygen tube free.


    She had been thinking things over. Tricia was the biggest threat to her ns; getting rid of her would clear the way. She exhaled softly after she was done, feeling a twisted sense of relief.


    But just as Lise was about to leave, the door suddenly swung open.


    Lise’s face went white with shock.


    A blinding light flooded the room.


    The light was so bright that Lise had to shield her eyes with her hands, barely able to look up.


    Katelyn stood in the doorway, a smug smile on her face. “Gotcha!”


    Behind her, a group of people had gathered, including Vincent, Delmor, and Samuel, who stood ready with a camera to capture everything.


    Lise’s heart raced, her face going pale. This couldn’t be happening!


    She gaped at Katelyn in disbelief, quickly realizing that she had walked into a trap. Katelyn had set this up, hoping she woulde to harm Tricia in the dead of night.


    Trying to keep her fear under control, Lise forced herself to stayposed. “Why is everyone standing in the doorway, Katelyn?”


    Katelyn moved to the light switch and flipped it on. She stared at Lise with a smirk. “Care to exin yourself?”


    Lise managed a strained smile, sticking to her story. “I don’t understand what you mean, Katelyn. I don’t see why I need to exin anything.”


    “How dare you try to cover this up! You’re a lying bitch!” Delmor’s rage boiled over as he rushed at her. Before Lise could react, his hand came down hard. Smack!


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