Chapter 259

"Ernest is a spineless idiot, nothing but an empty shell. Could he really have been plotting for years, waiting for the right moment to strike? No way." Ella knew exactly what Ernest was capable of. The guy was completely useless. She used to think that the Quinn family was behind him, but clearly, she was wrong. "Seems like it was you all along, pulling the strings from behind the scenes." It was Clayton who had been plotting everything behind Ernest's back. "Looks like you're not as dumb as I thought." Clayton finally stopped pretending, his words confirming it. He felt no need to hide the truth anymore. Or perhaps, he thought there was no need for pretense since Ella had no chance of escaping. She was as good as dead. After all, there was no point in keeping up appearances for someone who was already doomed. "Those rumors—weren't they all spread by you on purpose? How long are you going to keep lying? Have you convinced yourself of your own lies now?" Ella laughed mockingly. So,