Chapter 1404
Hylda had misunderstood Rainee’s teachings. Rainee had imparted her with the art of survival, the
ability to always have an exit strategy no matter the circumstances. Hence, Albert was the only one
scared when Rainee wanted a divorce. On the other hand, Hylda relied on Albert like a parasite. She
could not survive in this world once she was separated from him.
Hylda finally looked up after a fit ofughter. There was a wave of calmness in her expression and
determination in her gaze. “The ident was indeed no mere coincidence. It was all part of a
scheme…”
Hylda began to tell the police everything. She started to talk about when Albert seduced her to be
his mistress and all that happened in the 20 years they were together. The details she disclosed
matched up with the evidence Ste had provided. She even recounted the moment when Albert had
nted the antidepressants at the crime scene to throw off the police.
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Hylda let the authorities know that Albert was not innocent; he had always been an aplice. Rainee
could have been saved, but Albert intentionally caused a traffic jam to dy her treatment. He never
wanted her to wake up from hera, either. Rainee’s doctors have prescribed her the best medicine
in the country. Yet, Albert asked the nurses to only give them to his wife during Ste’s visits. At other
times, Rainee did not receive any medication at all.
If Ste had not married Keegan and personally moved Rainee to Rotona Pinnacle Hospital, she
probably would not have survived that year. Hylda had the evidence to back up everything she was
saying. She even possessed all of Rainee’s medication records.
Perhaps subconsciously, she never truly trusted Albert. She knew a man who could abandon his ailing
wife without a second thought would turn against her when she was no longer useful to him.
With the testimony and proof provided by Hylda, the police quickly re-interrogated Albert. Albert refused
to confess, even in the face of overwhelming evidence. He stated he was being framed and demanded
to see Ste and Sophia.
The police were rather considerate and passed his request to his two daughters. Ste took great
pleasure in taking advantage of someone’s misfortune and immediately went to the station. At the
same time, Sophia was eager to take control of the Jewell family fortune and to repay Ethan. To do
that, she needed Albert to grant her his assets through an attorney. So, she showed up with legal
representation.
Ste and Sophia bumped into each other outside the police station. Keegan had an important meeting
today with a client, but he did not want Ste to go alone. So, he arranged for Aldor to apany her.
Just as they stepped out of the car, they ran into Sophia and herwyer. Sophia was seething with
anger when she saw Ste. On the other hand, Ste remained remarkablyposed and paid her no
mind.
“Have some decency, Ste. This is a family matter. It has nothing to do with you. Why the hell are you
here? Are you trying to get a piece of the Jewell family fortune?” Sophia said while approaching her
with a cold face.
Ste stared at her like she was looking at a lunatic and said, “You sure did inherit Albert’s true
essence. Your parents are in trouble, and all you can think about is the Jewell family fortune.”
She paused for a moment and added, “I almost forgot that Albert was arrested because of you. I guess
my mother’s efforts in raising you didn’t go in vain. You’ve finally repaid your debt. I should’ve brought
you flowers to thank you.”
Sophia’s mouth twitched, and her face darkened. “How dare a fatherless bastard like you talk to me
that way? Before my dad was caught, he wanted to adopt you as his daughter and give you a name to
make it easier for you to remarry Keegan. Do you think the Kane family would ept you now that my
dad is in custody and you’re not his adopted daughter?”