A crushing weight of despair settled over Wanda as dark thoughts swirled through her mind like a relentless storm. The anxiety felt like a massive boulder pressing down on her chest, making it hard to breathe. What would happen to her if the Campbell family decided to cast her out? Where could she possibly go?
Going back to the Craig family wasn’t even an option worth considering. They had only treasured her because they assumed she was the Campbell family’s precious daughter—a valuable connection that boosted their own social standing. But without that golden identity, she would become completely worthless to them. They wouldn’t just ignore her; they’d probably treat her like dirt under their feet.
But if she couldn’t return to the Craig family, then what other choices did she have? Her prestigious position at the Enlightenment Institute had been secured entirely through the Campbell family’s powerful reputation. Eva had used her influence to pull strings and make it happen in the first place. If she got kicked out of the Campbell family, she’d almost certainly lose that job. Everything she’d worked for would crumble to nothing.
The same question kept torturing her mind: What was she supposed to do now? Finally, swallowing what little pride she had left, she came up with a desperate plan. Maybe if she could somehow get on Lilah’s good side—if she could prove how useful and loyal she could be—then perhaps Lilah wouldn’t push to have her removed from the Campbell family. As long as she managed to stay in the Campbell family, she would keep that precious identity. And with that identity, she could continue using the family name to get what she wanted.
With this thought driving her forward, she became determined to win Lilah’s approval at any cost. She quickly ran through everything she knew about Lilah, mentally checking to make sure she hadn’t done anything in the past that might have offended her.
After carefully reviewing every interaction she could remember, she felt a surge of relief. She hadn’t personally clashed with Lilah at all. It was Trinity who had created all the drama and conflict with her.
A cold, calculating idea began forming in her mind. What if she completely cut ties with Trinity and then publicly turned against her? What if she made Trinity pay for all the trouble she’d caused and did it in a way that would clearly demonstrate her loyalty to Lilah? Surely that would win Lilah’s favor and trust, wouldn’t it?
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Without wasting another moment, Wanda grabbed her phone and dialed Trinity’s number to find out exactly where she was.
No matter where Trinity might be hiding, Wanda was determined to track her down and film herself roughing her up. The video would be perfect proof of her dedication to Lilah.
The phone rang briefly before someone picked up, but it wasn’t Trinity’s voice that answered. Instead, it was one of her sycophants, Mindy.
Mindy’s voice was sickeningly sweet as she spoke. “Oh, Wanda! Are you trying to reach Trinity?” Find the newest release on find?novel.net
“Just put Trinity on the phone right now!” Wanda snapped impatiently.
Mindy suddenly sounded hesitant and upset, as if she were struggling not to cry. “Wanda, didn’t anyone tell you what happened? Trinity was brutally attacked. She has three broken ribs, injuries all over her body, two chunks of her scalp ripped out, and she even lost three fingernails. She’s still unconscious in the hospital.”
When Wanda heard this news, her face twisted with irritation. “What kind of mess has she gotten herself into now? Not long ago, she was drenched in filth, and now she’s been beaten half to death? What kind of chaos is she creating every single day?”
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