Chapter 590



Saniya’s face burned with humiliation, but she didn’t dare say a word.

Just then, Kallie approached and gently patted Saniya’s shoulder.

Saniya’s expression turned even more sour when she saw who it was. “What do you want? Are you here to make fun of me? Even if I’m not appreciated, I’m still a step above you. You’re nothing but a caged animal, waiting to be slaughtered!”

Kallie stifled a laugh. “I haven’t even done anything yet, and you’re already this furious?”

“Shut up!” Saniya snapped.

Kallie calmly pulled Saniya aside. “Look, we know each other. I know you’re not exactly trustworthy, but out of all these people, you’re the least likely to stab me in the back. I need your protection. Let’s work together.”

Saniya folded her arms, a smirk playing on her lips. “Do I look like an idiot? A few sweet words won’t fool me. You’re a prisoner here, and I’m not. Why the hell would I help you?”

Kallie simply pointed at her stomach. “Because I’m pregnant.”

Her tone remained calm, her gaze icy. “As long as I’m carrying my babies, they have to treat me well. Like it or not, Ernesto takes my words seriously. In fact, he only let you help with the banquet because I put in a good word for you. Plenty of people heard it. Ask around if you doubt me. They’ve got no reason to lie for me.”

Saniya bit her lip, hesitation flickering across her face. She had assumed Griffin had pulled strings for her. After all, he was in charge of the banquet.

But Griffin’s attitude today suggested things weren’t as she thought. He clearly wasn’t thrilled about her role in assisting him.

Saniya’s mind raced. Could Kallie really have that much sway? Had she actually convinced Ernesto to give her this opportunity?

Kallie pressed on. “Griffin hates my guts. If I wasn’t pregnant, he’d probably have offed me by now. He thinks you’re on my side, so he’ll target you as well. Let’s face it—Griffin is Ernesto’s son. If you two butt heads, who do you think Ernesto will back?”

The realization dawned on Saniya, and a flicker of anger ignited in her eyes. “So you set me up today just to make a point to Griffin?” she spat, her voice laced with accusation.

Kallie chuckled. “I’m not that capable. It’s quite obvious you can’t stand me. Griffin has already suspected you. Clearly, he’s long harbored dissatisfaction toward you.”

Saniya’s expression hardened, her features turning icy. She couldn’t deny Kallie’s words—they stung with painful truth.

While their previous interactions hadn’t been overtly hostile, Saniya sensed Griffin’s disdain.

He had even suggested to Ernesto that they thin out the ranks of the unreliable, hinting that Saniya was expendable.

The memory of that moment still simmered within Saniya, leaving a bitter taste of suppressed fury.

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