Chapter 108 Poison in the Wine

"Liar!" Jin Mesi's voice instantly turned severe. "I just called Meisa, and she told me you’re not at her place. Daughter, come home immediately!" Isabel's heart sank. She knew she couldn't deceive her mother. Meisa was Isabel's closest friend and the only one who knew about her plan for tonight. Meisa had tried countless times to dissuade her, but the pressure of reality left her no choice. "Mom, I really can't help it." Isabel finally broke down in tears. "Dad's high-interest loans are snowballing out of control, and we can't pay them back. If I don't do this, our family will be driven to ruin." There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, followed by Jin Mesi's choked voice. "Daughter, I know you're doing this for the family, but I can't watch you sacrifice yourself like this. Your father's troubles are his own doing, and they have nothing to do with you. Moreover, I’ve recently discovered that everything happening to our family is orchestrated by Paul. This is al