Chapter 3

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She didn't care at all. She just sneered at me. "Still trying to lie your way out of this?"

"My man is the CEO of this entire corporation. You think this half-dead loser belongs in his family?"

"You two are the dumbest scammers I've ever seen. Who would believe such a ridiculous lie?"

Seeing Skye's face turn from pale to blue, I panicked. "Everything I said is true! She's his sister, and I'm his girlfriend."

"If you don't believe me, FaceTime him yourself!"

Bianca glared at me, her face twisting with annoyance. "You just keep digging your own grave."

"One claims to be his sister, the other claims to be his wife. Give me a break."

"Look at yourself. Even if you stood naked in front of my husband, he wouldn't spare you a glance!"

Bianca used Skye's condition as leverage, looking down at me like a queen.

"You're talking so much because you want me to call an ambulance, right?"

"Fine."

"Get on your knees. Beg for my forgiveness in front of the camera, and I'll call for help."

I looked at Skye, who was shivering on the floor.

Skye looked back at me, her voice raspy and pained. "Gwen, don't..."

But her breath was failing. Her face was becoming unrecognizable.

Without a second thought, I dropped to my knees.

"I'm sorry. Please."

Bianca pointed at me and roared with laughter. "Look, everyone! Doesn't this bitch look just like a dog?"

Her team joined in, their laughter filling the room.

I ignored the humiliation and looked up at her. "I did what you asked. Call the ambulance now!"

Bianca let out a cold snort. "Wow, you really are a moron."

"I was lying!"

"No!" My heart shattered as I watched her smug face. Tears finally broke through.

At that exact moment, Skye's body gave a violent jerk. Her eyes went dull.

She reached out with a trembling hand to wipe a tear from my eye. "Gwen... I'm sorry."

She was apologizing for my humiliation.

Or maybe she was apologizing for her brother's betrayal.

After those words, her hand went limp and hit the floor.

Her faint breathing stopped completely.

"Skye? Wake up! Skye!"

I shook her frantically, but there was no response.

Skye was dead.

I never imagined that a simple visit to Xavier's new business would lead to Skye being murdered by this monster.

I broke down into hysterical sobs.

Bianca's assistant stepped forward to check Skye's pulse. She screamed in terror. "Bianca! She's... she's actually dead!"

"What do we do?"

Bianca frowned, looking annoyed rather than guilty. "She's the one who came here to cause trouble. It's not my fault if she died!"

"Besides, Xavier knows the police chief. He'll protect us. What are you worried about?"

The team relaxed instantly, letting out sighs of relief.

Seeing Bianca's arrogance, a wave of pure, white-hot rage washed over me.

I found a surge of strength I didn't know I had. I lunged forward and grabbed Bianca by the throat.

"You animal! You murderer!"

In that moment, I only wanted her to pay with her life!

"Hey! Don't touch her!"

A male streamer kicked me hard in the ribs.

The rest of the crew piled on, punching and kicking me until I was back on the floor.

The pain was agonizing, but Bianca wasn't satisfied.

She coughed, rubbing her neck, and stared at me with pure hatred. "Nobody has ever laid a finger on me. Today, I'm going to make you wish you were dead too!"