Chapter 576



“I won’t fall for your stories. If you persist, I’ll discuss this with Ernesto. He’ll clear things up.”

A flicker of panic crossed Betsy’s face. Her plan was merely to drive a wedge between Kallie and the Perry family.

“Kallie!” Betsy called out, stepping in front of Kallie and lowering her voice. “Don’t you want to uncover the true reasons they’re keeping you here? Aren’t you curious about the secrets hidden within these walls?”

Kallie eyed Betsy warily. “And why should I trust anything you say?”

Betsy snorted, crossing her arms over her chest. “I’m the only one who will tell you the truth on this island. Believe me or not, the choice is yours.” Just then, Griffin appeared.

Betsy confidently faced Kallie, certain her offer would tempt her.

However, Kallie unexpectedly turned and parroted Betsy’s words to Griffin.

Betsy’s face drained of color, and she stared at Kallie in disbelief. “Kallie, are you out of your mind?” she blurted. Kallie’s expression was one of mild distress as she responded, “I’ve already told you I don’t trust you. I’m not interested in any secrets. I just want to make it out alive. Why do you keep pushing these stories on me? Do you want to see me silenced like others, without a tongue to speak?”

ｍ𝚘𝚛ｅ ｕ𝚙ｄ𝚊ｔｅｓ 𝚒ｎ ɢ𝚊ｌ𝚗𝚘ｖ𝚎ｌ𝚜.𝚌𝚘𝚖 Under Griffin’s icy stare, Betsy’s nerves frayed. She stuttered, trying to explain to him, “Sir… I… I was only joking with her. I promise, it won’t happen again.”

Griffin’s smile was thin and unamused. “Really? Just a joke? It seemed to me like you were about to lead her somewhere forbidden.”

Feeling the threatening coldness in Griffin’s demeanor, Betsy shuddered and bowed deeply, her body trembling.

Betsy hastily said to Griffin, “I was only joking. I understand the consequences. I would never take Kallie to such a place.”

Kallie chimed in from the side, “You surely grasp the consequences and have never been one to betray anyone here. Yet, despite my lack of interest, you seemed intent on telling me secrets, which could get me silenced permanently after hearing you out.”

Kallie sighed and caressed her belly. “I’m uncertain about the impact on the baby if that were to occur. I desire to live here in peace and have a safe delivery. I’m puzzled about how I upset you.”

Betsy looked on, her eyes widening in shock. She had not anticipated Kallie’s dramatic performance.

Griffin looked at Betsy with chilling intensity, as if she were already dead. “Betsy, my father and I might have shown you excessive kindness, causing you to forget our rules. If you wish to appease my anger, you know the necessary steps, right?”

Kallie pondered silently about the underlying reasons that despite everything, they were inclined to keep Betsy around.

Betsy’s complexion turned ashen. She recognized that any justification would be futile. She had no choice but to exit in defeat to accept her fate.

Before departing, Betsy threw a menacing look at Kallie and whispered ominously, “Just wait and see.”

Kallie feigned fright. She then suggested to Griffin, “Perhaps imprisoning me would ensure greater safety.” Griffin paused, offering a subdued smile. “Your initial days here were marked by much more bravery.”

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