Chapter 793

The moment Maeve finished speaking, Tessa froze. Maeve continued, "You're about my age, and if Liam keeps you around, it's not because of your sharp mind—it's because you have some other value to him. "After all... ever since I mentioned Eric, you've been acting strange. How could Liam allow someone who can't even control her own emotions to hold such a high position in the Larson family?" "I..." Tessa bit her lip as she was unable to come up with a defense. Maeve moved closer to her. "Evelyn might be the Swanson family heiress, but she's still just an illegitimate child. "For years, she's used her body to help the Swanson family and Liam. But Liam doesn't trust her, so he keeps you around as insurance. Isn't that right?" Tessa's face went pale, confirming Maeve's suspicion. "What I want to know is, why are you still with the Larson family? What's your real goal?" Tessa's eyes met Maeve's, and she gritted her teeth before replying, "My mother was once a plaything that was tra