“Katelyn, your actions are beyond disappointing. Did you poison Grandma because you were afraid she’d wake up and reclaim that oil field?”

Lise’s lie came effortlessly. Lacking any proof against Katelyn, she had no hesitation in fabricating it. In truth, Lise hoped Carol wouldn’t make it. Dragging Katelyn down with her would be a nice bonus. In a single move, she could rid herself of them both. Read full story at find?novel.net

Neil snapped his gaze to Lise, his voice sharp and demanding.

“What do you mean? Was Grandma really planning to recover that oil field?”

Lise contemplated a bit, then gave a slow nod, her gaze shifting to Katelyn as she spoke.

“I remember Grandma saying she wanted Katelyn to manage the field, but she never meant for her to keep it. Maybe that’s what drove Katelyn to do something reckless.”

Lise sighed, her tone heavy with disappointment.

“Katelyn, Grandma always had a soft spot for you, but what you’ve done is beyond forgiveness. Even if I wanted to stand up for you, I couldn’t.”

Katelyn’s eyes narrowed, a deadly glint sparking within them.

“That’s a lie! Grandma never mentioned anything like that to me. Lise, you’d say anything to pin this on me!”

Katelyn’s fists clenched tight, knuckles cracking as she controlled her growing rage.

Despite the anger simmering inside her, Katelyn knew she had to prove her innocence. If she became the main suspect, how could she even begin to help Carol? Fighting to keep her fury in check, she turned to Neil and said, “Believe me or don’t, but right now, the only thing that matters is calling Doctor Hades. Grandma needs her stomach pumped immediately. The poison is already tearing her body down.”

Katelyn struggled to keep her voice steady.

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“I’ll go look for her now!”

Just as she took a step forward, Neil rolled in front of her, blocking her path. His expression was unyielding, his voice sharp as a blade.

“Until we get to the bottom of this, you’re not leaving my sight. How do I know you won’t try to run?”

Katelyn was frantic, her face tight with desperation.

“Think for a second. Do you really believe I’d be cruel enough to harm Grandma? She’s the only family I have,” she pleaded.

Meanwhile, Lise could barely mask the satisfaction brewing inside her. The more Katelyn’s anger and pain surfaced, the deeper Lise’s twisted delight grew. If Carol didn’t survive, Katelyn would be haunted forever.

Lise stepped forward, her voice dripping with false concern as she fanned the flames.

“Katelyn, some things don’t need explaining. We all know exactly what kind of person you are.”

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