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After years of knowing Heather, Desmond had come to trust her completely. He couldn’t fathom that she would ever intentionally harm Daisy
But when Gordon handed him the evidence, solid, irrefutable proof, it shattered that belief.
Among the damning details was a paternity test, confirming that Heather was Daisy’s father’s illegitimate daughter, using him as a stepping stone to climb into the Johnson Family.
Desmond’s face drained of color and a sense of dread settled deep in his gut. Without another thought, he rushed back to Seattle, desperate to uncover the truth with his own eyes
Following Gordon’s lead, Desmond quickly tracked down the person responsible for the fire at Daisy’s house that night.
It didn’t take much before the man crumbled, tears streaming down his face as he confessed, “Miss Heather told me to do it. She even ordered me to lock the door so the young lady couldn’t escape
He choked on his words, his voice trembling. “She also told me to kill the cat and make it look like the young lady did it. Please, I’ve told you everything. Please, Mr. Thomas, don’t turn me in.”
Desmond closed his eyes for a moment, gathering his thoughts before heading to the psychiatric facility to uncover the truth about what Daisy had endured.
He had always believed Daisy was receiving proper treatment, but the reality was far darker. She hadn’t been cared for at all.
Instead, she had been forcibly restrained, subjected to cruel electric shocks and tormented by Heather.
Desmond had been blind to the truth, trusting Heather’s version of the story, thinking Daisy had escaped on her own and refused anyone’s help.
But Daisy hadn’t been escaping. She had been fighting for survival in a treacherous jungle, evading death time and time again.
If not for Gordon, Desmond might never have found Daisy, let alone seen her alive.
To his shock, Desmond also uncovered the truth about Heather’s supposed depression. She hadn’t been grieving the loss of him; she had been lying from the start.
A storm brewed in Desmond’s eyes. He couldn’t stop digging, uncovering every detail of the twisted history between Heather and Daisy.
With all his
Power, discovering the truth had been easy. But back then, Desmond had trusted Heather so completely that he never even considered other possibilities.
Thinking back to every time Daisy had tried to explain herself, only to be met with disbelief, Desmond’s heart twisted with an unbearable ache.
It wasn’t until that moment that he realized he was the one who had pushed the woman he loved further and further away until she had given up and turned to someone else.
“I truly deserve to die,” he thought bitterly
Desmond’s throat burned with regret. In that instant, the weight of the pain he had caused Daisy came crashing back, tearing through him like a boomerang.
He arrived at the Johnson house, his steps heavy. Heather greeted him eagerly, her voice bright “Desmond”
1:56 PM
Cold Betrayal fick Her Warm Bevenge Set Her Fir
Cunning walk? Please, vesiniuniu, jei ayu dan sei ayam, ise ayices (u Tetum Ti Kneel dnu vey nei.
Had this been before, Desmond might have comforted Heather, but now he stood there, cold, not moving an inch.
Heather’s performance was nothing short of impeccable.
The way she played her part was almost laughable, especially considering how easily someone so successful in the business world had been so utterly manipulated by this young woman.
Desmond’s heart burned with resentment.
Yet, for someone like him, the more he simmered with rage, the colder his demeanor became.
He spoke, his voice flat and composed, “No need. I’ll go find her myself”
Heather froze, a shiver running through her as she sensed the sudden chill in Desmond’s tone. Was it just her imagination, or had his attitude turned sharply colder?
Her heart skipped a beat. Just as she prepared to test the waters, Desmond had already turned to address Daisy.
While they spoke, a servant hurried in. “Sir, Miss has returned.”
Desmond shot to his feet, his gaze fixed on the door.
In a moment, Daisy and Gordon appeared, walking side by side. Behind them trailed three men in suits
