Her eyes were bloodshot as she dialed a number she hadn't used in a while. As the call connected, a sweet voice emerged, "Dr. Sarah, is that really you? It's been such a long time since we last spoke, I thought you'd forgotten about me. Hahaha."
On the other end was the triumphant laughter of Melinda.
It was Melinda who had brought her from Country B to here. Melinda had promised her a better life here, as long as she complied. But she hadn't listened.
After obtaining a leverage over Elijah, she had immediately dismissed Melinda.
"Melinda, what's so funny?!"
"I'm laughing at you, my dear. You're out of the game." Melinda's tone was lighthearted, "I could squash you like a bug, but why would I dirty my hands?"
"Is that so?" Sarah murmured, "What have you got? Elijah belongs to Violette, not you."
"Hahaha. Elijah is indeed not mine, but the person by his side isn't you or Violette." Melinda enunciated each word, "It's me. I've been patient for over a year, watching you build your empire, watching you celebrate with your friends, watching it all crumble. I knew this day would come."
"Well? What do you predict will be Violette's fate?" Sarah's tone was serious.
"Hahaha. She'll end up just like you. Don't think having a few kids can change anything." Melinda sounded confident, "Elijah won't be tied down by anyone. Only I can give him the freedom he desires."
Ending the call, Sarah felt a wave of nausea. She had fought tooth and nail against Violette, only to realize that Melinda was the real threat.
Melinda's scheming sent chills down her spine. Even if she teamed up with Violette, they might still not be a match for Melinda.
...
After Violette came back, she called Odette.
"Just tell me. I won't get upset." Violette reassured her, "I'm very resilient now, especially after my near-death experience."
"It's that jerk Elijah. He's back with Melinda." Odette huffed, "Old habits die hard."
Violette's smile froze.
"Violette, don't be upset. He's not worth it." Odette comforted her.
As Violette tried to hide her emotions, her phone on the table suddenly rang.
She quickly picked it up—
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