Alyssa raised an eyebrow, her mind racing to catch up with the conversation.

For five years, despite the swirling rumors about Winston's origins, one thing was undeniable: his standing within the Wright family was unshakably higher than theirs.

Hunter truly treated him like his favorite grandson, showering him with affection.

Robbie had tried digging into Winston's true background, to no avail.

And with Hunter's doting, if he ever found out about the rivalry between Robbie and Colin Wright, it wasn't far-fetched to think he might groom Winston as the Wright family's heir.

That would mean all of Robbie's painstaking efforts over the years would simply pave the way for someone else.

Realizing this, Alyssa bluntly asked, "You want me to get rid of him."

Only with Winston out of the picture could anyone truly threaten Robbie's influence in the family.

Robbie shook his head lightly, "No need for you to dirty your hands. He's fond of the Linklaters, right? Just find an excuse for him to go to them. Should anything 'unfortunate' happen en route, we're not involved."

Alyssa got the message.

Winston was always talking about Sasha. If something happened, she could just pin it on Sasha.

Before Robbie left, Alyssa suddenly asked, "And what about Brianna? Same deal?"

Robbie's gaze darkened, "Colin won't keep her around. If he wants a scapegoat, why shouldn't I oblige?"

In the room, Alyssa's eyes were cold and calculating.

As long as they could pin Winston's demise on Sasha...

With Sasha, the Linklater matriarch, accused of murder, Alyssa was keen to see how this 'lovely lady' would manage to maintain her footing within the Linklaters.

The next day.

Vivienne was rudely awakened by a barrage of texts on her phone.

Seeing the first name that popped up, she immediately hit 'mute'.

quiet Emerald Mountain Disciples' chat group exploded

"What's going on? Vivienne's getting married, and

"A wedding? You've got to

"Oh no, I just saw the news.

out here! How could he keep this from us until now? Is

big. Maybe the invite got lost... Vivienne wouldn't keep this from us, and neither would our master." Enzo:

sure you're not misunderstanding our

then a very ominous

"Leopold, show yourself!"

in work, shuddered at the barrage

hands, still sore from moving furniture, trembled as he typed, "Guys, I swear it wasn't me. I only found out last night, and

chat exploded again, "We got the news yesterday noon, and you're telling us you, right beside Vivienne, only found out last night? Pull the

message, and if it wasn't you by Vivienne's side, then who

play both sides and get off scot-free. If we miss Vivienne's wedding, I swear I'll show up at your

was about to lose it when he

I swear I didn't breathe a word. They must've found out

a chilling look, "I

was the one who

Leopold, "..."

right;

Leopold muttered, "Can't we

glanced at him disinterestedly, "Oh,

this exhausting! I've been at it

inspecting it briefly before nodding, "Vivienne likes things fresh. There are two estates in the suburbs that haven't been occupied for a while. Go oversee their refurbishment and take a break

Leopold, "..."

being human

as well

dogs had it better

knowing his thoughts, merely warned, "Remember, you owe me. And let's not

Leopold, "Utterly shameless!"

Meanwhile, at the Linklaters'.

on her phone, ignoring all but the last one from Dorian, half an hour

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