Madam Samantha turned around abruptly, her gaze following the sound to a man standing in the darkness. He had an elegant demeanor, with pale skin, black hair and deep eyes that seemed to have seen a thousand things.
After staring at him for a moment, Madam Samantha spoke. "Callum left the central city years ago and never returned."
"I've been waiting all these years for the owner of that red jade pendant," she continued. "But I've never seen them again."
Her words shocked everyone present, including Daphne who was struggling to free herself from her restraints. Even Leon and Hattie were stunned.
Madam Samantha knew Callum? Selena's mother knew him too... what did this mean?
Daphne's attention was drawn to Madam Samantha's mention of the red jade pendant - something that Callum had given Nevaeh as a token of his affection.
There were rumors about its origin being extraordinary but Daphne had never paid much attention until now when she realized it might have come from Madam Samantha herself.
Madam Samantha gave Callum a red jade pendant for some reason, promising that if there was ever danger, he could take the pendant to the central city to find her. However, Callum passed the pendant on to Nevaeh.
Samantha... Callum... Nevaeh...
Daphne's face turned ashen and she collapsed completely onto the ground. She finally understood that since Nevaeh's death, Samantha would never let her go.
Why didn't she realize that it was Madam Samantha who sent out that red jade pendant?
If she had known...
If she had known, Nevaeh probably wouldn't have had a chance to leave the capital alive.
But now, the owner of that red jade pendant might have already become Kiera or Penelope.
Kiera and Penelope would bring this red jade pendant with them to the central city and become honored guests of Riddle Group and Cummings family's most precious bloodline...
With people from the central city and Cummings family backing them up, why should Daphne fear anyone finding out the truth?
What is Riddle Group?
What is Turner Family?!
If only she had known earlier...
She was so close to achieving her dream of wealth and glory... just a little bit more...
The feeling of just missing each other is far more unbearable than never having had it at all.
Daphne laughed maniacally, her smile filled with regret and resentment.
No one paid attention to Daphne's madness; they were all pondering another question.
Madam Samantha knew Callum. Was the switch between the two Selenas really an accident?
No one spoke.
Madam Samantha was silent for a moment before saying, "However, Callum's disappearance over these years should be related to his wife."
"If he really is in the underground city, perhaps you will be able to see him soon."
But how can they see Callum again?
Nevaeh is already dead...
Silence fell upon them.
Madam Samantha also thought of Nevaeh's death and gently lowered her eyelashes. "That child has recovered well for now. When the time is right, I will have someone send her back unharmed."
Oscar whispered softly, "Thank you so much for your help, Madam."
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