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    A shadow darkened Vince’s face, filled with disgust. “Elyse, Bertha showered you with love, and you repaid her with poison. You’re a monster.” His heart sank with remorse. If only he had sensed Elyse’s evil sooner, he would never have weed her into their home.


    Elyse defended herself, “It’s not true, Vince! Elena is framing me. There’s no proof I poisoned Bertha!”


    Despite theck of evidence, the Harper family stood firmly with Elena.


    A chill of dread gripped Samira. If Elyse could harm her grandmother, were they all in danger?


    Alexander’s attitude toward Elyse hadpletely soured. “You are to leave the Harper family immediately. I’m canceling your credit cards and cutting off all financial ties. You are no longer part of this family.”


    Previously, even after expelling Elyse from Hillside Manor, Alexander had arranged another residence for her, ensuring her financial security. Elyse was still family—his sister’s daughter—and all he wanted was for her to keep her distance.


    But now, if not for the memory of histe sister, Alexander would have ensured Elyse faced consequences before leaving.


    Bitterness consumed Elyse. To her, Alexander’s actions were merciless. She was penniless, and the cancetion of her credit cards left her effectively homeless.


    Elyse understood the gravity of being cast out. Leaving now meant there was no turning back. She copsed to her knees, desperation heavy in her voice. “Alexander, please! You promised Bertha you’d take care of me forever. You can’t just throw me away like this!”


    Crawling forward on all fours, she grasped Jolie’s leg. “Jolie, please! Say something! I swear, I didn’t poison anyone! You can’t just kick me out like this!”


    Jolie recoiled, stepping back, shaking her head slowly with a voice full of disappointment. “Elyse… You’ve done too much. Time and again, you’ve let us down.”


    Louisughed sharply, mocking. “Cut the act. You’re more venomous than a snake. No one here’s buying your sob story.”


    Seeing Alexander remain resolute, Elyse turned tearfully to Vince. Her voice cracked as she pleaded, “Vince, please! You told me this was my home! That I’d always have a ce here. I swear, I didn’t…”


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    Her voice trailed off as she faced Samira. “Samira, how could you believe I’d do such a thing? Bertha adored me! Why would I poison her? I’m devastated too! I had nothing to do with this, I swear! It’s all Elena’s doing! She’s trying to turn you all against me so she can have you to herself!”


    Vince stared at her, stunned. Even now, she was still trying to me Elena. His shoulders slumped as he let out a long sigh. Whatever hope remained for Elyse was gone.


    Elyse looked like a wreck—hair tangled, face blotchy and scratched. She sobbed, shoulders shaking as she knelt on the cold floor. Tears streamed down her face, mingling with snot. She appeared utterly unhinged.


    Javier’s gaze hardened. He felt nothing for Elyse now but pure disgust. The woman he had once fought so hard to defend had revealed herself as a monster. How had he been so blind? How had he wasted so much time shielding her?


    Bertha had always been gentle, especially with the younger generation—particrly Elyse.


    Bertha had given Elyse the love meant for her own child.


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