Chapter 18

The next day, the investigation results came back. After joining the company where Vanessa worked, Hannah immediately set her sights on her. Vanessa dressed elegantly, and she spoke with poise. It was obvious to Hannah that she came from a very well-to-do family. Thus, Hannah put on an act to evoke sympathy. It only took some tears and a few staged calls from her "parents" who were actually hired actors. Out of kindness, Vanessa took Hannah under her wing without questions. After spending some time around Vanessa, Hannah discovered just how privileged her life was when she finally met Keanu and Seamus. She had only seen people like Keanu in financial magazines. On the other hand, Seamus was a famous racer—his posters had once caused a stir in all of Xerton. Immense jealousy overwhelmed Hannah. People she could only dream of meeting flocked to Vanessa like moths drawn to a flame. It drove her to madness! Fueled by this envy, Hannah went out of her way to tell Vanessa all sorts