Larissa Judson and Haskell Palmer novel Chapter 728

If only she could stay and witness Lucius’s debauched state firsthand. But, regrettably, she couldn’t completely sever ties with him just yet.

“Understood,” Nightveil replied, her expression as cold as ever. “I’ll continue to monitor the situation here.”

Once Livia was gone, Nightveil dialed one of her subordinates. “What’s the status inside?”

“A total of fifty-six people were drugged, including Lucius and his group. As per the boss’s instructions, the other targets were all clients who have business dealings with the Lincoln family. The drug has taken full effect, and the scene inside is chaotic, with men and women desperately seeking relief. Of course, I’ve recorded everything. It’s been uploaded to a secure drive and will be leaked online tomorrow.”

“Good.”

After hanging up, Nightveil glanced back at the club. To think they would dare use that filth on her boss and the people she cared about. They were courting death! Tomorrow, the Neverending Night would be shut down for good.

With that thought, she hit the accelerator and sped away.

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“Larissa, you wretched girl! How dare you stand there and celebrate your birthday!”

The party was winding down. The villagers were happily sharing stories with Larissa’s friends from the city when a furious voice suddenly shattered the peaceful atmosphere.

Finley and Leopold froze, turning to see their mother, Vivica, storming into the yard.

“Mom…”

Vivica pointed a trembling finger at Larissa. “You heartless monster! You kidnapped your own mother and had me tortured!”

Finley and Leopold looked closer and were shocked to see that she was, indeed, rail-thin.

“This…” Finley hesitated.

“Mom, you’ve been gone all this time. Were you really kidnapped?” Leopold asked.

“Why would I lie to you?” Vivica tore the scarf from her neck, revealing a patchwork of bruises and scars.

“Look at the marks on my body! I was tormented day and night. If it weren’t for the thought of you two, I never would have found the strength to escape and come back.”

She wiped away a tear and pointed at Larissa again. “It was her! Your sister! She hired people to kidnap and torture me!”