“Neil was right to leave you! You’re nothing but a manipulative, heartless, gold-digging bitch! You don’t even deserve to live, Lise!” Paloma didn’t dare to wait to see Lise’s reaction. She spun around and stormed out of the room.

Lise’s hand brushed something warm and sticky. She pulled it back and stared, wide-eyed. It was blood. Bright red fluid glistened on her trembling fingertips.

“Ahh!” Rage surged inside her. This was supposed to be the perfect day. But now, it was falling apart.

Lise paid no attention to the blood trickling down her face. Grabbing her phone, she dialed quickly.

“Get me Zoey, now! I don’t care what it costs!”

That damn bitch. Lise swore to rip Zoey’s life to shreds.

Meanwhile, in the hotel suite, Katelyn stepped inside, and Carol was right there, eyes scanning Katelyn like she was looking for any cracks.

“Did your team lose anything?”

Carol’s concern warmed Katelyn’s heart. Carol wasn’t worried about the Spring Snow Herb itself—what really concerned her was Katelyn. In a world where trust and kindness were rare, only a few people, like Aimee and her mentor, had ever shown her real care.

Katelyn gave a small, reassuring shake of her head.

“It’s fine, Carol. Mr. Adams has already handled everything. The Spring Snow Herb is safe.”

Carol gently guided Katelyn to sit down.

“What happened, exactly?”

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Katelyn hesitated for a moment, but she knew Carol wouldn’t stop until she told the full story.

“Do you remember when Zoey fractured her leg?”

Carol nodded, clearly remembering. That incident had been impossible to forget—a scandal that thrust Katelyn into the spotlight and buried her under endless criticism.

Katelyn continued, “It was Lise. She was behind it all, pulling the strings. Zoey found out and has been waiting for a chance to get back at Lise. Today, Zoey made her move.”

Carol’s brow furrowed in thought.

“So… Lise actually has nothing to do with the theft?”

Katelyn didn’t hesitate. She nodded firmly.

“Yes, it was Zoey. She took the herb to set Lise up. But Mr. Adams had the…

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Carol’s expression shifted as she started to understand. She let out a slow breath.

“They’re all so calculated. But maybe it’s for the best. At least now, Lise and Neil are finally done.”

Carol had never supported their relationship. Now, the way things were turning out seemed almost satisfying, like the end was inevitable.

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