Chapter 83: The Devious Plan

Olivia sat in the solitude of her apartment, her mind churning with frustration. She had been tasked with a mission by her grandmother, Eleanor, and failure was not an option. The slow-acting poison was supposed to be her weapon, a tool to ensure that Emily would never regain her memory. Yet, despite her determination, Olivia had been unable to carry out the plan. The reason wasn’t guilt—no, Olivia had long since buried any sense of morality beneath her loyalty to Eleanor. The real obstacle was Emma. Emma was always there, hovering around Emily like a protective guardian, making it impossible for Olivia to get close enough to administer the poison. Each time she had tried to find an opening, Emma was in the way, her presence a constant barrier that Olivia couldn’t breach. Olivia rose from her chair, pacing the room with growing agitation. Her fingers fidgeted with a loose strand of hair as she replayed the last few days in her mind. She had come so close to completing her task, yet E