Chapter 312

"Hiss..."

Concentrated sulfuric acid splashed onto the exposed skin of several men, instantly releasing acrid white smoke.

"Ah! My face!"

Piercing screams echoed through the narrow alley.

Evelyn wrinkled her nose in disgust, covering it with her hand.

Cassandra's blurred vision finally focused on the newcomer, her pupils contracting sharply.

"You?"

Evelyn smirked. "Disappointed?"

Though feverish and disoriented, Cassandra felt an inexplicable wave of relief.

She gave a bitter smile. "Never thought you'd be my savior."

Seizing the moment, Evelyn slipped a pill into Cassandra's mouth.

"What did you just give me?" Cassandra's eyes widened in alarm.

"Arsenic," Evelyn deadpanned.

A bitter taste spread across Cassandra's tongue.

"Evelyn!" she growled through clenched teeth.

But Evelyn had already turned away, coldly observing the writhing men on the ground. "The police are coming."

Cassandra froze, an unexpected pang of guilt surfacing.

Years of betrayal had taught her to distrust everyone.

Even Margaret Valentine, who once showered her with affection.

Those exquisite gifts? Nothing but carefully laid traps.

Before turning eighteen, she'd lived in the shadow of Cassandra Valentine.

Only when Margaret targeted her mother did she understand true malice.

"If not for Beatrice..." Cassandra clenched her fists.

Sirens wailed in the distance.

Evelyn handed the phone recording to the arriving officers. After giving her statement, she prepared to leave.

The feverish heat had subsided from Cassandra's body.

"I'm sorry," she murmured.

Evelyn waved it off. "No trouble at all."

They weren't friends. Tonight was mere coincidence.

Call it consideration for the children—after all, Cassandra was their aunt.

That justification satisfied Evelyn's conscience.

Watching Evelyn's retreating figure, Cassandra's emotions churned.

In her eyes, Evelyn remained the only worthy match for Adrian Valentine.

If only...

"That bitch Isabella!" Cassandra's fists tightened.

Meanwhile, Evelyn scrolled through hacked data from the attackers' phones.

"Evelyn! Wait up!"

Cassandra's sudden shout made Evelyn pause mid-step.