Liberty asked, âAunt, how was Dr. Cardenâs attack? Were you surprised too?â
Liberty knew Lilian was skilled in medicine but had no idea about her martial arts abilities. She
imagined Lilian as a character from a martial arts novel, able to fly, grab things from afar, and even
harm people with leaves.
Audrey replied, âI couldnât see how Dr. Carden attacked, but suddenly, Clarissa and her bodyguards
were on the ground. Dr. Carden mentioned she used a poison needle. I have no idea how it
worked.â
Liberty responded, âA poison needle?â
It reminded her of something from a martial arts story.
âUncle Jimenez said Dr. Carden is not only skilled in medicine but also in creating poisons.
Thankfully, she doesnât use them to harm people; otherwise, sheâd be truly terrifying,â Audrey said,
feeling a bit uneasy about Lilianâs abilities. âUncle Jimenez also said sheâs even better than her
master. Itâs a relief that sheâs not our enemy.â
Liberty agreed, âThatâs true.â
They were all on good terms, largely thanks to the connections of the older generation. The
relationships built by Old Mr. Jimenez helped them forge alliances with powerful people they hadnât
even met before.
âGrandpa Jimenez met with Clarissa,â Liberty said before pausing.
Audrey continued, âAfter their meeting, Uncle Jimenez accused Clarissa of killing my mother. She
denied it, of course, and asked for proof. We didnât show any evidence at the cemetery to avoid it
being stolen or destroyed.
My goal is to ruin her reputation first, and then take her life in revenge for my motherâs death. Even
after forty or fifty years, I canât forgive her for killing my mother and letting her continue to live.â
Clarissa seemed prepared to die with Audrey.
Audrey was waiting for Clarissa to make her move, knowing that if she did, it would end in tragedy
for Clarissa and her children. Years ago, Clarissa had tried to eliminate every threat.
Audrey and Harlow were fortunate to escape with their nanny. Although separated from the nanny
and sent to an orphanage, they survived.
Harlow passed away in middle age, but she left behind two daughters, Serenity and Liberty, which
brought Audrey some comfort. Now that it was Audreyâs turn to seek revenge, she wanted Clarissa
and her children to pay the price.
However, Audrey wouldnât strike first. She planned to let Clarissaâs actions lead her to her own
downfall, taking her children with her.
As for Kathrynâ¦
âLiberty, how is Kathryn?â Audrey asked.
Liberty replied, âKathryn has recovered and been discharged from the hospital, but she hasnât
returned to the company yet. Clarissa told her to rest at home, likely to keep her from finding out
about her plans and warning me.
Clarissa also asked Pedro to drug Kathryn, so she would fall asleep, and Pedro could take her out
of Jensburg.
But Kathryn refused, and Pedro, who is loyal to Kathryn, didnât follow through. After leaving the
hospital, Kathryn handed the drug over to me, and I had it tested.â