Chapter 786

"Sophia Evans? She failed her mission and tried to betray me. She got what she deserved." Annika Heilbronn's voice was soft as silk, yet chilling to the bone.

"You..."

"As for your friend's parents," Annika tilted her head with an innocent smile, "how else would your friend learn to hate Vivian Laurent? No hatred, no motivation to work for me."

Victoria Roscente felt her blood run cold. This seemingly harmless girl had blood on her hands.

The most terrifying part? She didn't even bother hiding it.

"Why are you telling me this?" Victoria's voice trembled.

"Hide it from you?" Annika chuckled. "Do you actually think you'd seek revenge?"

Victoria clenched her fists. She knew she didn't have the courage.

"Smart girl." Annika leaned closer, her icy fingers brushing Victoria's throat. "If you breathe a word... Sophia's eyes were this wide when she died."

Victoria stumbled backward. Vivian had been telling the truth all along.

Now she realized - she was already in too deep.

"N-no more." Her face turned ashen.

Annika smiled in satisfaction. "Remember. One word leaks out, and you'll take your secrets to the grave."

Victoria nodded mechanically.

"Pull over there." Annika pointed to a surveillance-free spot.

Victoria's hands shook. This girl even knew the blind spots.

The car swerved to a stop, nearly hitting the guardrail.

Victoria swallowed her fear. She regretted ever crossing Vivian.

Now her only choice was obedience - if she wanted to live.

Back at the Roscente mansion, a figure in the living room made her freeze.

"E-Ethan..."

Ethan Roscente's expression was stormy. He'd barely stepped out before someone targeted Vivian.

"Victoria." His voice could freeze hell. "Did my warning mean nothing?"

"I didn't touch Vivian."

"Really?" His laugh was bitter. "Publicly humiliating her with that kneeling stunt? Embarrassing our family wasn't enough?"

Victoria bit her lip. She'd been a fool.