Chapter 742



Cara responded with a cool tone, “I’m warning you, don’t try any tricks.”

Kallie scoffed. “Everyone here is loyal to you. What harm could I possibly do to you?”

Prompted by Kallie’s remark, Cara stood and approached her, maintaining a careful distance. She crossed her arms and pressed, “So, who have you chosen?”

Kallie glanced again at Sophie, then at Elma, and declared, “I choose Elma. She is innocent, and you should release her.”

Cara’s eyes widened, a mix of amusement and disbelief coloring her tone. “You would forsake your own daughter, Kallie? Are you out of your mind?”

Pain flickered across Kallie’s face. “Sophie understands why I made this decision because she is my daughter.”

Upon hearing this, Sophie ceased her struggles and released a relieved sigh. She was grateful her mother had chosen to save her sister. Elma had endured too much, and she shouldn’t die this way.

Sophie harbored no resentment toward Kallie. Kallie’s love for her was real, and Kallie must have her reasons for making this choice.

Cara’s interest waned, her gaze turning colder. She had anticipated Kallie would choose Sophie.

Step into new worlds at g Ɐ lnσ ν𝓮 ℓs․conn Should Kallie choose Sophie and Elma die because of this, Cara planned to reveal to Kallie that Elma was actually the daughter Kallie had lost years ago. In that scenario, Kallie would have unknowingly been responsible for her own daughter’s death.

Cara had been eager to watch Kallie’s painful expression, intending to derive pleasure from it. However, she hadn’t expected Kallie to choose Elma over Sophie.

Cara was somewhat frustrated. Was the bond of blood truly that influential? Even without mutual recognition of their relationship, there was still an inexplicable pull between Elma and Kallie. “Why? She wouldn’t allow it.”

“Cara, I’ve made my choice. Can you let Elma go now?” Kallie said.

“Alright.” Cara’s smile twisted oddly as she turned and signaled to her men.

Elma was immediately freed.

As Elma approached slowly, Kallie’s heart raced uncontrollably. As Elma neared the shore, Cara was already poised to push her into the water unseen.

But suddenly, Jake’s voice halted everything. “Cara, stop.”

Cara turned to find Jake with a knife at Keely’s throat. That explained his unexpected appearance.

Keely’s eyes, wide with terror and pleading, met Cara’s as she implored, “Please save me.”

“Such a loser!” Cara snorted coldly, casting a glance at Jake as she said, “Kill her as you wish. I wouldn’t be bothered by that.” Keely looked at Cara in stunned disbelief, her loyalty apparently misplaced.

To everyone’s surprise, Jake released Keely, his expression cold but his eyes betraying deep disgust toward Cara. “I never intended to harm her. I just needed to see you,” he declared. His statement could have seemed ambiguous, but his tone was emotionless and firm.

Cara, feeling a sharp sting in her heart, trembled as she confronted him. “Jake, don’t pretend. I’m aware of your dealings with Clayton. I’ve been so good to you. Why this betrayal?”

Jake stepped closer, resolute. “Since my plan with Clayton falters, I accept full responsibility. Why must you harm the innocent? Release them, and I’ll do as you ask from now on.”

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