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When Harland's assistant came to report to him, Abby overheard their conversation. She learned that the Lerman family had a long-standing partner with a fixed shipping route. The family's power in Solmaris was immense, and Leonard's reputation for ruthlessness was so notorious that no one dared to steal from him. Anyone who touched his cargo was a dead man. Because of this, the shipping route had remained unchanged for years a clear declaration to the world that this path belonged exclusively to the Lerman family.

Stella and Abby had come to Solmaris for revenge. Just because others were afraid didn't mean they were.

Although Abby couldn't be certain the information was legitimate, she passed it on to Stella anyway. Leonard was a snake hiding in the shadows; playing it safe would never be enough to take him down. If they were too cautious, too afraid to take a gamble, then their entire trip to Solmaris would be meaningless.

As best friends, Abby and Stella knew each other inside and out. Abby knew Stella would never miss an opportunity like this, and she trusted that Stella's intelligence would ensure she had a fallback plan.

She had been right. Stella had succeeded.

What surprised Abby even more was that the information she'd overheard from Harland was actually true. It seemed her decision to stay by his side was the right one. As the former heir, he clearly had access to more secrets than anyone else. For more chapters visit f ?dn vel.net

The thought sent a thrill of excitement through her. With Harland unable to walk and unable to see, all she had to do was earn his trust, and stealing information would be child's play.

Harland's voice cut through her thoughts.

"The hijacking of this shipment is definitely suspicious."

Abby snapped back to attention. "Suspicious?"

"The Lerman family hasn't had an incident like this in years," Harland explained. "And for it to happen now... my assistant heard a rumor that the family staged the robbery themselves, selling the cargo to multiple buyers to cover recent losses."

Abby's eyes lit up. She had thought Stella was only planning to hijack the cargo to cause Leonard some trouble. She hadn't realized Stella

had orchestrated this brilli tellane

follow-up. By making the client think Leonard had double-crossed them, she had sown the seeds of hatred. And with Leonard unconscious, he was in no position to manage the crisis or explain himself. s

It was perfect.

Harland sighed. "Our family hasn't been doing well recently. Given Leonard's personality, it's entirely possible he'd do something like this."

If his own family didn't trust him, the rumors outside must be running wild.

Abby couldn't suppress the smile spreading across her face. Since Harland couldn't see, she didn't bother to hide it.

Though blind, Harland's hearing was exceptionally sharp. He suddenly asked, "Moon, are you smiling?"

Abby cleared her throat and replied righteously, "Yes, I am! Leonard is the one who did this to you, Master Harland. The more he suffers the happier I am!" s

She played the part of a loyal subordinate, completely devoted to her master.

"You can't say things like that outside of these walls," Harland said with a helpless sigh.

"I know, I know," Abby said cheerfully. "But there are no outsiders here."

Harland seemed to recall something else. "Leonard's condition is dire, though He was shot in the ear they say it's practically destroyed. And he Jost an arm. He likely be disabled forlife." s