Chapter 240

Evadne had been enjoying the comforts of home for three consecutive days, her routine consisting of little more than eating and sleeping. She was like a piglet in a pen, nursing on slop.

Her stepmothers were all too keen to pamper her. Myra was in charge of the kitchen, preparing a steady stream of delicious dishes for Evadne.

Three days later, she stepped on the scale and found that she had gained a whopping six pounds!

“I’ll become a pig if I keep this up!” Evadne wailed in despair.

“Alright, alright, we’ll ease up after this meal!” Myra and Aviana cajoled, leading Evadne back to the dining room.

Emeric and Jareth were out of town for an important event, leaving Evadne to have lunch with her three stepmothers.

“Miss Evadne! Good news!” Jason burst in, his eyes sparkling with glee. “Glynnis has been implicated in a business scandal and is now under police custody! Elspeth is running around like a headless chicken, and Mr. Frederic is busy trying to get his daughter out of trouble!”

“Ah, it took them three days to handle Glynnis. The Elmsworth police department could learn a thing or two from our Skyrim guards.” Evadne wasn’t surprised, she simply picked up a napkin and dabbed at her lips.

“Well, Glynnis is the heiress of a wealthy family. The police can’t just act rashly.”

Suri placed another pastry on Evadne’s plate. “Here, have another one. Once you’re back in Elmsworth, you won’t get to enjoy Myra’s cooking.”

her head, covering her mouth as she let out a small burp. This prompted a round of laughter from her stepmothers. Observing Evadne’s adorable antics, Jason couldn’t help but smile. He moved closer and gently patted her back, afraid that

Evadne, take it easy,”

the affectionate gesture. She didn’t

is a troublemaker who has repeatedly provoked our Evadne, and deserves punishment. But I think Elspeth is the one who really should be arrested! She needs to be drained of her malicious intentions!” Aviana exclaimed, banging her hand on the table. “The woman has caused nothing but trouble for

window. Myra, whose heart was racing, quickly stuffed a pineapple pastry into Aviana’s mouth to silence

darkened upon hearing this. Apparently, there was a deep–seated enmity between Myra and

not to question Myra directly, but

were both signed artists of the same agency. However, while Myra was one of the top actresses, Elspeth was often relegated to playing the role of the villain in Myra’s

manipulative nature and intense jealousy, she must have

it. She…” Aviana was almost slipped out. “Oh no, I promised Myra that I will keep

Elspeth must have been bullied–Myra. Don’t you want to

indeed had a grudge against Elspeth. Otherwise;

suddenly came,

notice at all,” Evadne said, catching her breath and feeling relieved that it wasn’t Myra who

whispering?” Suri glanced outside, closed the door, and walked

grabbed Suri’s slightly cold hand, waiting for

Myra’s talent and popularity, Elspeth constantly tripped her up and played tricks on her, forcing Myra to be bullied and ostracized by the entire television station. In the end, someone drugged her, causing her to lose face at a

managing to

a choked voice. “Did

it was quite popular in the entertainment

taken aback, their

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