Chapter 171: The Battle of Words

Quinn sat in her private study, the dim light casting long shadows across the room. The air was thick with tension as she mulled over the latest turn of events. The revelation about Kimberly’s true identity was a ticking time bomb that could dismantle all her carefully laid plans. Just as she was about to take a sip of her tea, the phone rang, cutting through the silence. The caller ID showed an all-too-familiar name: Mrs. Woodwell. With a steadying breath, Quinn picked up the phone. “Yes?” “Good evening, Quinn,” Mrs. Woodwell’s voice oozed with smug satisfaction. “I trust you’re well.” “What do you want?” Quinn asked curtly, not in the mood for pleasantries. “Oh, straight to business, are we?” Mrs. Woodwell chuckled. “Very well. I thought you might be interested to know that I’ve discovered a little secret about our dear Kimberly.” Quinn’s grip tightened on the phone, but she kept her voice calm. “And what might that be?” “That she isn’t a true Caddel,” Mrs. Woodwell said, h