Chapter 785

Vivian's words struck Bianca like a sledgehammer.

Her entire body trembled.

The murderer of her parents?

The accusation was too horrifying to comprehend, yet Vivian's unwavering expression showed no trace of deception.

Victoria discreetly squeezed her hand.

"Vivian, what nonsense are you spouting?" Victoria forced composure into her voice. "We came to beg for mercy, not to hear these outrageous lies."

Vivian's icy gaze swept over them.

"I've never killed anyone." She enunciated each word clearly. "If you're so concerned, feel free to have me watched around the clock."

Before turning away, she cast Bianca one final glance.

"Remember—if anything happens, it's not my doing."

The click of her stilettos faded into the distance.

...

In the hospital corridor, the two women scrambled to their feet.

Victoria's palms were slick with cold sweat.

The internet had exploded. Though their public humiliation was complete, public opinion overwhelmingly condemned Vivian.

"Victoria..." Bianca's voice shook. "Do you think she's telling the truth?"

Victoria suppressed her own terror.

"Don't believe her." She forced a smile. "Vivian specializes in sowing discord."

They parted ways in the parking lot.

Victoria froze the moment she opened her car door.

Annika sat elegantly in the backseat, legs crossed.

"Not bad." Annika chuckled. "More theatrical than I expected."

Victoria's fingers dug into the steering wheel.

"I did everything you asked." Her voice trembled. "You promised to let me go."

Annika suddenly leaned forward.

"Sophia Evans was your doing, wasn't she?" Victoria whirled around. "And Bianca's parents!"

The car fell deathly silent.

Then Annika burst into laughter.

"Clever girl." She applauded mockingly. "No wonder you've survived this long."

Victoria's blood turned to ice.

"Why?" She ground out the word through clenched teeth.

Annika's smile widened, radiant and terrifying.

"Because..." She exhaled softly. "The game has only just begun."