Chapter 684



A chill ran through Keely, and she hesitantly entered, offering a tentative smile. “Ma’am, it’s not like that. I just thought you might be tired and didn’t want to bother you.”

Cara fixed Keely with a silent, penetrating stare, making Keely’s skin crawl.

Navigating around the scattered remnants, Keely approached Cara and began kneading her shoulders, trying to lift her spirits. “You’re stunning, truly. Such beauty and grace. Mr. Reeves just doesn’t know how to appreciate your merits.”

Cara let out a derisive laugh. “Spare me the empty words. They only serve to remind me of my misery.”

Keely quickly shook her head. “I’m sincere. Remember your school days in Burmoos? You had admirers everywhere, clamoring for your attention.”

A trace of wistfulness flickered across Cara’s face.

Keely’s words were undeniably true. Back then, before all of this, Cara had been vibrant and full of life. While she wasn’t strikingly beautiful, she had a knack for dressing well and socializing, which earned her a vast network of friends.

During that period, the Morgan family had not yet achieved significant fame, but Cara was a well-known figure to many. Numerous distinguished men vied for her attention, eager to be chosen by her.

At the time, however, Cara remained uninterested in anyone, believing that only a man of unparalleled merit deserved her.

But then, everything changed. After her rescue, stories about Ernesto and Griffin began circulating in her hometown. The way people viewed her shifted. They looked at her with contempt and judgment. Even her family’s remarks grew harsher. Only Clayton stood by her, continuing to defend her.

Despite the challenges, Cara’s standards remained high. She continued to believe she deserved only an exceptional partner. Having an excellent partner by her side would force her detractors to respect her.

Yet, Cara couldn’t help but wonder why Jake showed no interest in her, despite all her efforts. What was it about her that pushed him away?

Seeing that Cara wasn’t losing her temper immediately, Keely seized the chance to offer some comforting words.

Cara’s tension visibly eased. She gently tapped Keely’s hand and remarked, “Alas! After all these years, you’re the one who truly gets me. Even Clayton is taking Jake’s side now.”

A shadow of bitterness flashed in Cara’s eyes as she mentioned this.

Keely comforted her. “Your brother may have his reasons, but you can count on me to have your back.”

“Really?” Hope flickered in Cara’s eyes.

Cara clasped Keely’s hand warmly, but her next words sent a chill through Keely. “Then, do me a favor. Sneak a bug into Clayton’s study. It’s not that I have ulterior motives. It’s just that everyone’s wary of me now, and I need to know what he and Jake are plotting privately.”

Keely’s legs felt weak. “Ma’am, it’s not that I don’t want to help, but I really can’t handle something like that. Besides, if this gets discovered, I’m screwed.”

At Keely’s refusal, Cara quickly pulled her hand back and huffed. “So, all your earlier words were just lies, huh? Do you realize the consequences of lying to me?”

Keely shuddered, feeling Cara’s icy stare pierce through her.

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