Chapter 18


    Chapter 18


    Sophia had been staying at Oliver’s private vi for the past few days, and the change in her


    appearance was evident. A healthier glow had returned to herplexion, signaling an


    improvement in her overall well being Oliver had thoughtfully arranged for Luna Baker, her close


    mend, to apany her With Luna by her side, Sophia found it easier to navigate through various


    situations, making her stay less awkward and moreforting.


    “Sophia, is everything alright with your health? You’ve been resting for nearly five days now, but you


    still don’t seem quite yourself,” Luna inquired, her concern evident in her voice.


    Feeling touched by Luna’s care, Sophia found sce in her friend’s presence, a brief respite from


    the solitude that often consumed her. “I’m alright. Perhaps I’ve been under too much stresstely,


    draining my energypletely. After a few more days of rest, I’ll be back to my old selt Please don’t


    worry.”


    Sophia hadn’t disclosed the severity of her health decline to Luna yet, choosing to keep it concealed


    for now. She didn’t want to weigh down her genuine friend with the news, as the burden was hers to


    bear alone.


    As soon as Luna heard Sophia mention stress, her thoughts immediately turned to Jason Wilson,


    that despicable man. Anger simmered within her. “Why don’t you consider teaming up with my


    boss? Let him assist you in destroying the Wilson family. Let Jason taste the bitterness of betrayal,


    too!”


    The person Luna was referring to was none other than Oliver rk.


    Sophia couldn’t help butugh at Luna’s suggestion and was about to respond when her phone


    rang, interrupting their conversation. “I’ll take this call first,” she said, grabbing her phone and going


    to the balcony.


    Observing Sophia’s slender figure from behind, Luna couldn’t shake off a sense of mncholy.


    “Why do I feel that she might depart from this world at any moment?‘ she pondered, “No, no, I must


    be overthinking it. Sophia is in the prime of her life. How could she possibly die?”


    After a brief moment, Sophia finished her call and told Luna, “Luna, Grandma needs me, so I have


    to go back to the Wilson’s to meet her.”


    Upon hearing this, Luna swiftly rose, insisting, “I understand you can’t refuse Grandma Alison’s


    request, considering how well she treats you. in that case, I’ll apany you.”


    Aware of Luna’s concern, Sophia smiled as she said, “If you apany me, Grandma might


    interpret it as me being wary of her. How would she feel?”


    Despite Sophia’s plea, Luna was determined to speak up. However, Sophia’s tone turned firm as


    she asserted, “Luna, don’t get tangled up in this mess. I don’t want you to be dragged into it.”


    Upon hearing this, Luna gazed back at Sophia in silence, her expression reflecting concern and


    uncertainty.


    Ada arrived at the artificialke at the Wilson Mansion, with Eve walking ahead and leading the


    way.


    Alison’s face darkened with anger when she saw Ada was simply invited into the house. “Eve, didn’t


    I instruct you to have bodyguards escort her here? Who authorized you to bring her in like that?”


    Eve bowed her head, remaining silent. After serving the Wilson family faithfully for over a decade,


    this was her first act of defiance toward


    Alison.


    Alison observed Eve’s unusual behavior and inquired with a deep voice, “What’s troubling you? Has


    she threatened you In some way?”


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    Ada surveyed her surroundings and noticed they were alone. With a smug expression, she


    dered, “Not only have I intimidated her, but also bribed her to work for me. Old hag. I’m not here


    to be disciplined but to settle the debt of being suppressed and cast out of the city four years ago!”


    Alison’s heart sank at the revtion, prompting her to attempt to rise, only to be forcefully pushed


    back down by Eve “Y–You… Alison stammered, her voice betraying her shock and disbelief.


    Alison struggled vigorously to break free, but her efforts proved futile. Just as she was about to


    scream for help, Eve tightly covered her


    mouth


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    Witnessing Alison’s subdued state, Ada couldn’t resist patting her wrinkled face. “If you want to


    know whose child I’m carrying, juste and ask me directly. Why bother sending people overseas


    to investigate?”


    “Well, I really wanted to bear a child for the Wilson family, but Jason refused to sleep with me. I had


    no choice but to have it with another man and pin it on him. You should thank me. After all, not


    everyone can be a father that easily,” Ada continued, her words dripping with malice.


    Alison was incensed by Ada’s audacious remarks. Her chest heaved violently as her blood pressure


    skyrocketed, causing her body to tremble.


    Sensing Alison’s reaction, Ada felt a twisted sense of satisfaction and continued to provoke her with


    a sinister smirk. “Oh, I almost forgot to mention something,” she said. “The person who saved Jason


    five years ago wasn’t me, but that foolish girl, Sophia. I merely took advantage of the situation and


    imed credit.” She revealed, reveling in the turmoil she had caused.


    Alison’s eyes widened in shock, tears shimmering in her cloudy gaze as thoughts raced through her


    mind. “Sophia was the one who saved Jason five years ago? That foolish girl, why did she conceal


    such vital information?‘ shemented. ‘Everything had been a mistake from the start! Jason has


    been deceived,vishing his affections on the wrong girl all these years!‘


    “You will…die…a…horrible…death!“Alison managed to scream through Eve’s hand, though her


    voice emerged muffled and fragmented.


    wretched old hag, it’s you who


    Ada’s eyes shed with chilling, murderous intent as she reached out and fiercely grabbed Alison’s


    neck, “you wret deserves to die.”


    A stern shout pierced the air from nearby at that moment. “Ada, what are you doing? Let go of


    her!”


    Hearing her granddaughter–inw’s cry, Alison felt relieved, but her eyes filled with fear. ‘No,


    Sophia, don’te over. They’re setting a trap for you. They’ll lead you to your demise!” she


    screamed internally, desperately hoping Sophia would stay away.


    Upon seeing Sophia rushing over, Ada dragged Alison, who was barely breathing, a few steps back


    toward theke’s edge. “Sophia, do you think this old woman’s life and the life of my unborn baby


    are enough to drag you down to hell?”


    Sophia tightly pursed her lips, her gaze fixed on Alison. She observed Alison gasping for breath


    after enduring Ada’s torment. Given her advanced age and frail body, Sophia knew that she couldn’t


    withstand much more strain, and the consequences would be unimaginable if Ada were to drag her


    into the water now.


    “Don’t act hastily. Let’s discuss this calmly. You want me dead, correct? There’s no need for


    extreme measures. How about this? I jump in, and you refrain from calling for help,” Sophia


    suggested, her voice tinged with panic. “Once I’m gone, just say….


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    Before she could finish her plea, Ada interjected with a sneer and taunted, “Do you think I’m that


    foolish? If I kill you, do you think I can escape unscathed? Moreover, I’d rather witness your


    suffering than end your life.” With that, she forcefully pulled Alison into the water with


    her.


    Sophia’s pupils contracted at the sight, and instinctively, she reached out to grab them, but her


    efforts were in vain. Both Ada and Alison


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    plummeted into the water with a resounding ssh.