Chapter 298 She Didn't Deny Wanting to Kill Her
Even though Louis didn't like Raymond, he was still his uncle.
Business conflicts were one thing, but when it came to life and death, Louis never wanted Raymond dead.
As for Paige, that was even more impossible!
Louis was very clear about his feelings. He had once made a wrong decision that completely pushed Paige away from him.
And due to a twist of fate in the design, he had pushed Paige into Raymond's arms.
Now, he was too late to make amends. Anyone who wanted to harm Paige was his enemy!
A sense of desolation and coldness swept through the depths of Louis's eyes.
Francesca also knew Louis. He was ruthless, but Francesca had never seen such deep indifference in his eyes, as if there was a hint of murderous intent.
Francesca immediately denied Louis's accusation: "Of course not. How could I harm my own family? Paige and Raymond, we're a family. No matter how much I dislike Raymond, or even suspect that he had something to do with your father's death, I have never thought of harming him. Because when your father was alive, he cared most about Raymond."
"If I wanted to harm Raymond, would I have waited until today? Louis, don't overthink it. What kind of person do you think I am? Am I a murderous demon?"
Francesca's expression was deeply hurt.
Louis suddenly realized that his words might have been too harsh.
The person in front of him was his mother.
To suspect her like that was really his fault.
But the things she had done made Louis think several times over in his mind.
Yet he couldn't find a reasonable explanation for her actions.
Louis: "You didn't deny that you wanted to kill Xena to silence her!" Francesca reluctantly included Paige as family and denied harming her, specifically mentioning not going after Raymond, but she didn't deny her intent to kill Xena.
Francesca indeed didn't deny it, after all, she still needed Louis's help.
Francesca took two steps forward again and grabbed Louis's arm: "Yes! I don't deny it. But Xena killed Mrs. Parker, she deserved it, didn't she?"
Louis said, "She killed Mrs. Parker, but that's Paige's business. Paige will handle it. If she wants revenge, she'll take care of it. Mom, why did you intervene?"
Louis was clear-headed, and Francesca found it hard to persuade him easily.
But time was running out, and Paige could talk to Xena alone at any moment, exposing all the secrets.
Francesca's emotions suddenly became agitated. She grabbed Louis's hand and said, "Because I want to protect this family, I want to protect the lives of the people I love, I want to hold on to the little bit of happiness I grabbed from despair. And Xena, with just one word, can destroy it all. Is that reason enough?"
"Louis, I can tell you, the car accident that Quentin encountered while escorting Xena was arranged by me. Those three people are now detained here, and I can't reach them."
"I want Xena dead. Anyway, if I don't kill her, Paige will. Don't you like Paige? Do you want to see her clean hands stained with blood? Or Xena's life?"
Louis looked at Francesca in shock as she confessed to him. The turmoil in his heart was imaginable.
He instinctively took a step back, but Francesca's hand held him, leaving him no escape.
"I have no one available around me now. Once Xena talks to Paige alone, everything will be ruined.
"Louis, do you want to see Paige and me become enemies?"
"Either she kills me, or I kill her, to end this war. Do you want to see that happen?"
Louis's heart skipped a beat.
The Francesca in front of him was indeed his mother, she knew him too well.
In the war between Paige and Francesca, if the only casualties were unrelated people, Louis was willing.
At this moment, Louis no longer needed to ask more questions, nor did he dare to. He was afraid of hearing Francesca admit to plotting Luna's death.
In the face of the truth, Louis chose to feign sleep!
He didn't dare to face the cruel and bloody truth and then pretend to be innocent in front of Paige.
So he preferred to escape.
Louis's mind quickly made a choice and judgment, and he soon had an answer.
"What do you want me to do?"
When Louis asked this question, Francesca breathed a sigh of relief.
Yes, her subordinates were currently unavailable, but with Louis's help, she could achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Francesca looked around, leaned close to Louis's ear, and whispered a few words.
After Francesca finished speaking, Louis's face changed dramatically.
Afraid he might back out, Francesca added, "There's no other way. All my people are blocked at the border, probably by Raymond. He must have noticed my men and investigated."
"Louis, this is the only way to protect us."
Louis answered, "I'll do it. I hope you don't create any more problems. I'll only do this once. I hope after this, you and Paige can coexist peacefully."
Francesca nodded: "As long as the person who should die is dead, there will be no more hidden dangers. Promise me, just do what I told you to do, don't see her."
Louis nodded. He would do as Francesca asked. Now, he no longer had such a strong curiosity to know more.
He had a premonition that this matter was like Pandora's box, absolutely not to be opened. If he opened it, something bad would strike, and perhaps he couldn't bear the result.
Francesca trusted Louis. Since he agreed, he would definitely do it.
After they finished talking, they each returned to their rooms, waiting for the right moment.
As Francesca closed the door to her room, Paige's phone rang.
She answered the call, and it was Quentin's subordinate reporting to Paige about Francesca and Louis going out alone. Paige just responded with "Got it" and hung up without saying much.
Seeing Raymond staring at her, Paige spread her hands: "Maybe Francesca and Louis aren't used to this place, so they went out. Raymond, do you want to go out for a walk?"
Raymond: "You mean Francesca is up to something again, and this time, she dragged Louis into it?"
Paige shrugged: "I didn't say anything."
Raymond's face darkened slightly: "It seems we should completely isolate them to avoid any more issues!"
Paige smiled faintly as if she had everything under control.
"No need to hurry, I actually find it quite intriguing!"
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