Chapter 74

　　Derek's POV 　　"You don't trust me at all, right?" I instinctively asked. 　　Later, I saw a mocking expression on Tabitha's face. 　　I knew that my question was unnecessary. 　　Tabitha was so clever that she figured out who was behind it when she discovered Nightshade Grass in the drink. 　　She also knew that I would come to save her. 　　Just now, she was playing for time by greeting me and pretending to sprain her foot. 　　Now, Lyrique was being held captive, able to deliver the message to Daphne. 　　Daphne's goal would fall through. 　　I looked at Tabitha with mixed feelings. 　　I didn't mean that I'd spare Daphne, but Tabitha would get herself targeted by the public if she kept this up. 　　I kept hearing Daphne's voice in my earphones. 　　She happily invited many people to have a meal together. 　　Then I heard a familiar voice, it was Tabitha's mother, Holly. 　　She affectionately called out Daphne's name. 　　Holly was very kind to Daphne, but I knew that Daphne never saw her as a mother. 　　I ha