Chapter 683

Evan explained that while Deidre was hailed as the richest woman in Shoresea City, she might actually not be that significant compared to the truly wealthy and powerful elites within the city. … The setting sun's rays shone across the large floor-to-ceiling windows and painted the room in a golden hue. Meanwhile, in a private estate within the Saint Capital, a young woman was lying unconscious on a bed. Her beautiful face was pale and lifeless. Sitting by her bedside was a similarly beautiful woman with a somber expression. Even though she showed no emotion on her face, her watery eyes were proof of her deep anxiety and anger. The woman had grown accustomed to never revealing her emotions. But anyone who knew her well could tell that her expression was simply the calm before the storm. "Just who is trying to harm my daughter?" asked Deidre. Her voice was cold, yet controlled, and she never looked away from Sylvia's face. Her husband had died similarly dozens of years ago with sy