However, Lucas chose to go along with Melody's plan and followed Chloe home.

...

The taxi stopped at the entrance of the Riveras' residence. Chloe hastily paid the fare and rushed into the yard.

Melody never could afford further education after high school, so she reluctantly entered the workforce. Finally, she landed a position as a maid working for the Rivera family. The work was simple, but the pay was good.

Nonetheless, what mattered most was meeting Lucas. She had a crush on him.

Initially, she never dared to dream about being with such an unattainable man. She was content with just observing him from a distance for the rest of her life, but then Melody appeared.

'If an unassuming woman like Melody can become Mister Lucas' wife, then I can, too!' thought Chloe.

Little did she expect Melody to be quite cunning, figuring out a way to prove innocence by use of fingerprint verification. Thus, she needed to hurry home and wipe away all the evidence. That way, Melody would not have a way to prove she had not poisoned Cedric and Beatrice!

changing

up a cloth to start wiping, Melody walked in. She pushed Chloe aside and took the pot from her. "Chloe,

time to think. She tried to stand up, intending to snatch the pot back

her hands. Suddenly, Lucas appeared, pulling Melody behind him and blocking Chloe's

at her and asked, "What's

back as well. She was so frightened that she fell to the floor, unable to

as well, slightly bewildered by the scene. "Sorry for being late, Mister Lucas. What

on a nearby countertop

"Mister Lucas, I just

kitchen for that very pot?" Melody crouched down in front of her and continued, "I can confidently vouch for my hygienic practices when I'm cooking. So how could

about their health. The ingredients at home were of the highest quality, and there had never been any

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255