Chapter 725

Lionel had endured hours of torture without showing such an expression. But after hearing Victoria's cruel words, he had fallen into great despair. To not only kill but to utterly destroy someone's will to live—Yvette knew best how to do that. Victoria wasn't stupid. She quickly realized that this was a trap set up by Yvette, who had deliberately baited her into speaking so Lionel could hear. Her hands, hanging at her sides, clenched tightly, and her sharp nails almost dug into her palms. That bitch, Yvette, had ruined her so thoroughly! She had put Victoria in such an impossible situation, leaving her unable to advance or retreat. Now, she could only sever ties with Lionel—yet she couldn't allow him to become completely disheartened by revealing the truth. In any case, she absolutely could not let the foolish Lionel expose her, or everything would be over! Victoria suddenly raised a hand to her chest as she grimaced. Her face turned deathly pale, and a look of pain crossed her f