Chapter 1406

Joanna remained silent for a moment, her gaze settling on the diamond ring in Hector's hand. She finally spoke, "Do you think Zion pushed himself so hard today because of this?" Everyone froze, the room steeped in a heavy silence. … Meanwhile, Anthony glanced at the breaking news on the screen and nodded with approval. "Good job." Sergio asked coldly, "You spent years shaping Gwen, and you just ended it like that. Don't you regret it?" "Dying under the name of a Scott heiress is a privilege," Anthony replied. "Maeve's body has already been reduced to ash, and Gwen's purpose has been served. Using her death to sow chaos and destabilize the four major families was a brilliant move, Sergio." Sergio didn't respond to Anthony's praise. Anthony continued, "Send the body to Hackett Manor. Let them see it for themselves. With Maeve gone, their resistance is meaningless." "Understood." With that, Sergio left. Soon, he made his way to the basement and dismissed the staff. Gla