While Lizetta Gardenia laid out the analysis for Eartha Porter Madden, she absently fiddled with the IV tube.
The chilled medical fluid dripped steadily, landing right on Eartha's face and neck.
The freezing sensation felt like sharp blades carving into Eartha's chest.
Trembling uncontrollably, Eartha felt as though her very life force was draining away rather than just the medication.
She grabbed Lizetta's hand, desperation finally breaking through her gaze.
"I... I agree to your terms!"
She rasped, and breathing a sigh of relief, Lizetta immediately pulled out her phone.
"Make the contact right now."
Drained of strength, Eartha struggled to take the phone. With trembling fingers, she dialed a number and issued fragmented instructions.
"It's me. Eight o'clock tonight, use this number. Have the child ready for a video call. Understood?"
The person on the other end hung up without a single word.
Eartha tossed the phone aside, glaring fiercely at Lizetta.
Her chest heaving slightly, Lizetta gave a satisfied nod. Holding the hand that still gripped the IV needle, she gently patted Eartha's cheek.
"That's more like it. You cooperate with me, and we'll have a pleasant transaction."
Eartha turned pale with fury at being patted like an obedient dog. Her vision darkened as she fixated on the needle still dripping fluid in Lizetta's hand.
Standing up, Lizetta said, "Don't worry. I keep my promises. I'll get the doctor."
She turned and left the room, allowing the doctor to rush in.


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The readers' comments on the novel: Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington)
Does evil really triumph always above the good in this novel ? How comes Stella's evilness has no end? Does the author believes that by giving justice and importance to bad people like Stella will make this novel interesring? I am starting to lose my patience and ask when will the writer finally will realize that the protagonist is Lizetta and not Stella....
Update pls thanks!...
This novel is too sad. When will Lizetta experience real happiness. Why is her life so miserable.. Author pls bring changes in the story....
Removed the 5 Chapters per day if you can't keep up to it....