Chapter 140
“Rachel Rachelf” Solana’s voter studdenly grew louder, snapping Rachel out of her reverie and back to the present,
Solana, who was glaring at her with a disapproving frown. “Mom, what’s wrong?” she asked. Rachel frer for a moment before looking up Solana was furious. Her face sagged with irritation as she snapped, “What on earth are you spacing out for Didn’t you beg me to come help you because you couldn’t stand living in the Woods family anymore!
Now that Tm grving you advice, you’re just sitting here doing nothing! You’re a mother now–your kids are practically grown! Why do you still look like you can’t handle anything? Do I have to worry about you until the day I die? Can’t you spare me some peace of mind?”
Rachel stayed silent, unable to even lift her head in response to Solana’s barrage of complaints.
Seeing her mother being scolded, Jessica felt a tight, uneasy feeling.
She thought. Why is Grandma treating Mons like this! If it weren’t for Mom, as Mrs. Words, always helping the Bush family, they wouldn’t have such a great repination. Grandn such an ungrateful woman.
After everything we’ve done for her, she’s still like this Oner Nina’s gone, I’ll make sure Dad never has anything to do with the Bush family again.
For now, Jessica kept quiet, fearing she’d get scolded too. She decided to silently support her mother and, when the time was right, make sure Solana got a taste of her own niedicine.
Sering Kachel and Jessica both silent as stones, Solana knew better than to expect any clever ideas from these two idiots. After a deep breath, she said. “Siner neither of you can come up with anything useful, let’s go with my plan.”
Solana’s plan was to remind Darell and his children of the painful memories of the past and stir up their hatred for Nina, blaming her for Emily’s
death.
However before Solana could say more, Rachel’s voice interrupted, “Mom, I don’t think that will work.”
“What did you say?” Solana asked, raising an eyebrow, confused.
Rachel’s eyes darkened slightly, and she explained, “Darell and the Woods family’s male adolescents have gradually started to accept Nina. The resentment they once held is slowly fading. No matter how much you try to stir things up now, they’re not going to hate Nina anymore. On the contrary, our little schemes wouldn’t even register in their eyes”
Rachel kn
knew she wasn’t clever enough. The Woods family’s male adolescents were Emily’s children, each of them sharp as a tack. Trying to sow discord in front of them was like making a fool of herself, no different from a clown putting on a show,
“You just love to talk, don’t you? Solana sconded, thinking to herself, So now Jessica’s going to speak in circles, calling me stupid.
Annoyed, Solana sarcastically said, “Oh, you’re so clever. You think I should just stop crying and begging you, right? Well, Tim just too dumb to come up with any better ideas. If you think it’s so easy, then come up with something better yourself”
Rachel didn’t argue back. Instead, her expression shifted, and she calmly suggested, “I think we should target Nina’s friend”
“Nina’s friend” Whof Solana asked, remembering the two unfamiliar faces she saw with Nina today.
Rachel answered, “Richard
guy named Charliet Ridiculous. From the name alone, he doesn’t sound like someone from a prominent
“Richard“” Solana scoffed. ‘Is lar some guy Tamily
Rachel didn’t bother echoing Solana’s thoughts and continued, “Richard is that blond–haired kid–a good–for–nothing thug if I’ve ever seen one And yet, he seems to have a strangely close relationship with Nina.”
Solana nodded in agreement. “That’s exactly what I thought the moment I saw him. He doesn’t look like a decent person at all–his eyes are
So, he’s a thing? Wouldn’t surprise me if he really had blood on his hands. How could the Woods fanally let someone like that into their home! He’s a
At this, Jesara couldn’t keep quiet. She angrily said, “Granduss, you’re right! That Richard guy, when he showed upclaimed to be Nina’s “daddy” Dod was there, too. That thing was so disarsprciful. Later, when I called him out, he threatened to kill me!”
“What?” Solana’s eyes widened in shock. “That’s outrageous! Who would dare to say that in someone else’s house? He’s clearly not a good person. I know how to read prople: Hedefinately killed somerine before. Why on earth did your father let him stay in the house! Doesn’t he fear that
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Richard might do something shady in the Woods family? What if he gets caught doing something illegal or worse!”
“Yeah, it’s terrifying. But he’s Nina’s friend Jessica added. “Nina said if we kicked Richard out, she’d leave too, so Dad caved in and let him stay”
“Unbelievable,” Solana raged. “Nina’s a curse, bringing trouble to everyone. She can’t tell the difference between friend and for. She’s trying to destroy the entire Woods family, Darell’s completely lost his mind letting her stay there.”
Jessica nodded vigorously. “Exactly. Dad’s completely out of line.”
Seeing that the grandmother and granddaughter were in agreement, Rachel calmly interjected, “It seems obvious to everyone that Richard is a dangerous thug If that’s the case, then it’s only natural that he’s been involved in shady business, Right?”
“Rachel, are you suggesting… Solana’s eyes narrowed, suddenly understanding Rachel’s intentions.
Rachel flashed a sly smile and turned to Jessica. “Jessica, that necklace you just bought could come in handy now,”
Jessica, still a bit confused, asked. “What use could it possibly have?”
Rachel sighed, looking at her daughter with frustration. She had no choice but to spell it out. “Find an opportunity to plant your necklace in Richard’s
‘s room.”
Jessica protested immediately. “That’s not a good idea! That necklace was designed by Violet. I haven’t even had a chance to show it off to my friends yet. Why should Richard get it?”
“You idiot,” Solana snapped, clearly irritated. “It’s not like we’re keeping it. Once we put the necklace in that little thug’s room, we’ll call the police and have him arrested. The necklace will be back in your hands in no time.”
Rachel added, “Exactly. And once Richard gets caught, Nina will definitely freak out: She’ll throw a tantrum at the Woods family. Remember, Richard was about to be kicked out before, and if they throw him in jail again, she’ll definitely break ties with them. That’ll be our chance to get rid of him for good.”
Solana thought for a moment, then said, “The plan sounds fine, but do you really think Nina will go that far for Richard! What’s their relationship exactly!”
Rachel shook her head. I’m not sure, but I have a feeling Nina is really dependent on b
Jessica immediately jumped in, “They’re obviously having an affair. It’s definitely not a normal relationship
Solana sneered, “She’d break with the Woods family over a man? With Darell’s proper nature, he won’t side with Nina. This plan will definitely work.”
