They Called Me Heartless So Reborn I Watched Them Self Destruct novel Chapter 173

Chapter 173: 173- DNA test?

Arabella:

“What are you talking about? You want me to stop looking for your daughter’s killer?”

The Queen quickly rose from her chair.

“Please, Arabella. Don’t get upset. Just hear me out.” She took a step toward me but stopped when I moved away. “I’m not asking you to do this for nothing. If you agree, I’m willing to help you with something in return.”

I gave her an incredulous look. “Help me with what?”

“Everything regarding your mother.”

That shut me up. Wait a damn minute!

How did the Queen even know I was looking into my mother’s death? I hadn’t said a word to her about it. And more importantly, what did she know about my mother that she was willing to trade for my silence?

The Queen must have noticed that she’d caught me off guard because she continued with a knowing smile. “As a queen, I’m quite well-informed about what’s going on in this palace. I know you’ve been trying to find out what happened to your mother. I can help you with that, Arabella. But I need you to leave Anika’s case alone.”

I remained standing beside the couch, trying to figure out what she was playing at.

I was already planning to meet my father tomorrow, and I certainly didn’t need the Queen’s help with anything. I could do it myself.

And why the hell was she suddenly so desperate to stop Anika’s investigation?

What kind of mother would bargain with someone to stop them from finding her own daughter’s killer?

For a moment, I wanted to tell her to shut up and stop playing games with me. But then I decided to be a little more sensible.

Bradley was already pissed at me. Jasmine couldn’t stand the sight of my face, and Amy probably hated me more than anyone else in the palace.

Did I really need to add the Queen to that list?

Not that she liked me in the first place, but I didn’t want to make things worse by picking another fight.

“I’ll think about it, Your Highness,” I replied, trying to keep my tone polite. “But I don’t think I need your help right now. And as for Anika, I’ll need a pretty good explanation before I agree to anything.”

The Queen watched me without saying a word, so I continued. “Your son dragged me back here when I was finally starting to enjoy my life in the human city. I didn’t ask to get involved in any of this. So, if you want me to drop the investigation, I think I deserve to know why.”

I thought I’d been respectful enough, considering what she was asking of me. Apparently, she didn’t seem to agree.

The polite smile disappeared from her face, and for a second, I thought she was going to snap at me. Instead, she pressed her lips together and took a moment before answering.

“No matter what you do, Arabella, you’ll eventually need my help to uncover the truth about your mother.” She lowered her voice, almost to a whisper. “And when that day comes, I’ll be waiting.”

I studied her face. Something about the way she said it didn’t sit right with me. Was that a promise or a threat?

***

The Queen’s words were still bothering me the next day as we drove toward Atrium Mall, where Beta had an appointment for a suit fitting.

You’ll eventually need my help to uncover the truth about your mother.

Why was Theodora so damn sure about that?

Beside me, Lucien was unusually quiet as he drove, apparently lost in his own thoughts.

Oh, Arabella. He’s so handsome. I want to eat him alive! My wolf, Astraea, finally spoke up after being quiet for a while. I still hadn’t gotten used to hearing someone speak inside my head.

I turned to look at Lucien. I hadn’t told him about my argument with Bradley because I didn’t want to create another problem between them, especially when Bradley had always been loyal to him.

That was also why I’d asked Lucien to let me meet my father without anyone accompanying me. But instead, he decided to come along himself.

My woman? My heart skipped a beat.

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