Even the people here are fake, so naturally, this place has lost its value of existence.
The bodyguards behind respectfully responded and watched the man with a cold and lonely aura walk into the hazy mist.
Isabel lay on the carpet covered in blood, her face twisted in a grimace, tears rolling down her cheeks as she watched Christ disappear from her sight.
She had always known that this man was ruthless and heartless.
After all, for the things she had done that were outrageous, normal people would be helpless, but Christ could remain indifferent and even turn a blind eye.
A man who could indulge her like this, how could he not be ruthless in his methods?
But when his cruelty and heartlessness were truly implemented on herself, she realized how painful it was.
After more than a decade of companionship, it had come to this end. Isabel was pained, regretful, and resentful!
Then, she remembered that her current fate was what she had asked Christ for in the morning. She had hoped that he would punish Selena like this, right?
So, her ending was decided by herself, spoken from her own mouth...
A black bag covered her head, burying her in darkness and sending her to that filthy place where she would pay for all the sins of her first half of life.
She would only find release at the moment of death.
...
Inside the castle.
Selena was wearing a white sweater, barefoot, and nestled on the sofa, video chatting with Hattie.
Although it was only autumn, it seemed that the hostess was afraid of the cold, so the fireplace in the hall had been lit early and the central air conditioning was running all year round, ensuring indoor air circulation.
The curtains around were all pulled up, and with just one glance, one could see the garden outside covered in rain.
There were carefully prepared refreshments on the table, still emitting steam.
Hattie was leaning in front of the screen, talking about filming with Selena, "Selena, my part in the play is about to end, I'll be back soon."
Selena smiled, "I'll come pick you up then."
Hattie's cold face showed a smile, and then she frowned, "Selena, if anyone from the Riddle family comes to find you, don't pay attention to them, especially my father. If he dares to act high and mighty with you, don't be polite and immediately kick him out!"
Selena chuckled, "Don't worry, I'm the best at handling these kinds of things. If they don't come knocking, then that's fine. But if they do, I'll teach them a lesson for you, Hattie."
She thought to herself that Hattie must have done a lot of psychological preparation to be able to mention that man without any resentment.
The human heart is the most uncontrollable thing. After all, he is her biological father. How can she say that she doesn't care and actually not care?
Selena sighed and promised Hattie, "Don't worry. Only I can take Hattie away. Otherwise, no one can take her away from me."
Leia wouldn't say something like that for no reason.
It must have been the Riddle family from the capital who contacted her and said something.
It makes sense. The Riddle family from the capital may not care about Selena as their granddaughter, but they are certainly concerned about Hattie, their granddaughter who grew up beside them.
Hattie looked at Selena, seeming to want to say something but couldn't find the words. She just whispered, "Selena, I'm sorry..."
Selena smiled, a warm and genuine smile that lit up her eyes. "She's kind, pure, and strong-willed. Even though she's been hurt a lot, she'll never hurt anyone else. She's different from me and Hattie..."
But she's worth protecting more than them.
For some reason, Hattie felt a twinge of sadness and sorrow deep in her heart. "Selena, can I know her name?"
Selena choked up.
The air was silent for a moment.
Behind the staircase, there stood a man dressed in black, his eyebrows furrowed as he waited patiently for an answer.
The girl who had been hurt so much, who was kind and pure, was named Selena. What was her name?
Was her name related to snow, since she was born on a snowy day?
Selena's slender fingers brushed lightly over her eyebrows. She smiled softly and said gently, "Her name is also Selena Riddle."
Hattie was stunned.
The man behind the staircase also raised his eyebrows in surprise.
Selena looked at Hattie. "She's also named Selena, like me. Remember, Hattie?"
Hattie nodded earnestly. "Yes. I have two sisters called both Selena Riddle, one who is strong, beautiful, and will protect me, and another who is kind and pure, who needs my protection and companionship. They are both very good people..."
"Good girl," Selena looked at her and said softly. "Hattie, promise me that this is our little secret, just between the two of us. Don't tell anyone else, including your brother Leon, okay?"
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