Chapter 443: Chapter 453

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Chapter 453 Cathy screamed, leaning close to Maere’s ear. “I know exactly who you are!” With that, she ripped off Maeve’s mask.

was taken aback at the sight of Marve’s face.

Initially composed by the intrusion, Sergio v “Mavy!” he exclaimed Sergio moved to approach them, but his advance was halted as Cathy pressed the blade firmly against Maeve’s neck “Stay back! All of you!” Cathy’s eyes blazed with an untamed intensity, like a creature teetering on the edge of madness “it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been expelled from Hackett Group! My secret admiration for Mason wouldn’t have been exposed! Maeve, it’s all your fault!”

She seemed on the brink of lashing out at Marve in her frenzy.

Meanwhile, Serena, seated among the special guests, rose in alarm. “Call the police! Now!”

Though her concem seemed genuine, Serena’s words only served to further fuel Cathy’s agitation.

Noticing her intention, Sergio furned and snapped, “Shut up!”

His outburst visibly intimidated Serena, who promptly fell silent.

Frowning, Conner asked, “You’re Cathy, right? What’s your game here?

“I’m not playing any game. I want to destroy her and ruin the show”

Cathy’s hands trembled as she continued, “I’ve put so much effort into this! But just before it started, Hackett Group threw me out, and now I’m facing a hefty penalty. I have no choice. I have to do this!”

Observing the standoff, Maeve offered a faint smile and whispered, intended only for Cathy’s ears. “Serena pot you up to this, didn’t she?”

“No one else is involved Tjust want you gone!!!

“Even if you take my life, Mason won’t love you, you won’t stay on this show, and you’ll still face a massive penalty “Who will cover that for you? Probably Serena,” Maeve added.

She maintained her soft tone as she spoke to Cathy, who loosened her grip on the blade slightly.

jer team to As you wished, the show is now ruined. Serena’s offer to you must have been to kill me discreetly. Then, she would cover your penalty in full and arrange for a top–tier declare you mentally unfit, ensuring your release without charges.

“Furthermore, she’ll give you a substantial sum to travel afar. Am I right?”

Realizing Maeve was fully informed, Cathy paled. “You..”

“she must have convinced you that by removing me, Mason would be yours alone. With the show canceled, this was also your opportunity to vent “Ultimately, Serena would indemnify you, ensure your innocence, and pay you generously. It sounds like a foolproof deal, doesn’t it?”

Maeve smirked. “Cathy, I thought you were sharper. Yet here you are, nothing but a fool “What do you mean? Cathy retorted.

“If Serena turns her back on you, what options do you have?!

“Nonsense! She promised me, and we signed a contract!”

Cathy blurted out, only then realizing she had fallen into Maeve’s scheme.

Sensing the tension, Sergio glanced at Serma, whose expression had darkened.

Maeve raised an eyebrow. “Who do you think you are? And who is she? Fabricating contracts is child’s play for Serena Why would she spend millions for your benefit?

You would face the death penalty if you kill me. If Serena ignores you, she faces no consequences. Even if you try to expose her, she can effortlessly counter with accusations using the Norman family’s legal resources, protecting herself from any blame.”

Upon hearing this, Cathy hesitated.

The choice between spending millions to end Maeve’s life or simply using legal fees to remove Maeve and eliminate the threat of exposure. The latter option was clearly more advantageous for Serena “It your goal was to sabotage the show out of resentment, you’ve succeeded. If you stop now, I assure you, you’ll be safe,”

Maeve remarked.