Chapter 178-2
Not A Small-Town Girl
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Danielle glanced at the time and realized it was getting
late. "Alright," she replied with a nod.
At Hillside Bay, Polly was wrecking the living room in a fit of
rage, smashing everything in sight. What had once been a
pristine space now looked as if it had been plundered.
Her bloodshot eyes burned with fury as she screamed,
âThat little bastard humiliated me in front of everyone! One
day, Iâll make him pay. Heâs nothing but an emotionless
shell, and yet he thinks he can find a partner?
"Iâve been married into the Charrington family for decades,
yet those two old fools have always looked down on me. If
this is how they want to play, donât blame me forâ"
âMom, enough. Do you even know what youâre saying?"
Sebastianâs sharp voice cut through her tirade. He was
lounging on the sofa, unmoved by her outburst. Only when
her words threatened to cross a line did he intervene.
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Polly froze at ker sonâs words and
slowly cam â¬@ her senses. She
realized haw dangerously close she.
had coréto saying something that
could sa se irreparable harm. if
rae and Tara caught wind of what
shessaid, she would be finished.
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"I got carried away," Polly replied after regaining her
composure.
Sebastian looked at Polly and rebuked, "Donât say such
things again unless you want to lose your place in this
family."
Polly nodded before turning to the trembling servants
cowering by the wall. She hissed, "If any of you dare utter a
word of this, think carefully about what might happen to
your loved ones."
Fear drained the color from the servantsâ faces. Working in
an affluent household offered high wages, but it wasnât
without its risks. Terrified, the maids stammered in unison,
âWe understand, Mrs. Charrington. We wonât say a word."
"Stop standing around and clean this mess," Polly ordered
sharply, regaining her usual poise as though she hadnât just
exploded in anger.
âSebastian, come to the study with me," Polly said.
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In the study, Polly took a sip of coffee before asking, "Did
you see Cheryl today?â
Sebastianâs gaze was dark and inscrutable as he picked up
on her meaning. "There wasnât a chance to act today," he
said evenly. "But Iâll find an opportunity."
âYour aunt is locked up in the Nathor Palace. Who knows
how sheâs being tortured?" Polly said with a heavy sigh.
She couldnât even enter the Nathor Palace herself. It
seemed she had no choice but to seek help from
Charrington Manor.
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Although she fadnât attended the
party, word at that Logan and
Tara werevunlikely to side with here>
She had fs figure out how to sav&
her sigter as soon as possible, Her
eee and an idea began to
tak@ shape in her mind.
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âDid you plan to kidnap Danielle? Were you planning to use
her to threaten David into releasing Aunt Fiona?" Sebastian
asked, his voice cold and unfeeling.
âI have considered it," Polly admitted without hesitation.
Polly was usually sharp and shrewd, but when it came to
her family, she often lost her judgment. Logan and Tara
were clearly fond of Danielle. Targeting her now would be a
reckless move.
âSheâs off-limitsâfor now, at least," Sebastian warned.
âGrandpa and Grandma care about Danielle. Going after
her now will only backfire on you. If you want to save Aunt
Fiona, youâll have to seek their help.â
Sebastian added, "Call Dad and ask him to go with you.
Heâs their son, after all."
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Polly figured Sebastianâs words
made sense Thereâs no use
panickingat this point. That little jerk
might seize this chance to humiliate
mea ain she thought. âHeâs justâas
unbearable as his dead mother.
Saaner or later, Iâll kick him@ut of
thé family for good.â
âAlright, you should get some rest,â Polly said, glancing at
her son before pulling out her phone to call Geoffrey.