Chapter 476 Zelda's Mad Revenge on the Whole Family
Jasmine didn't say much, just hinted at the issue.
Claire, always suspicious, probably started having doubts.
Soon, Howard came back. Seeing Jasmine, he looked annoyed.
But since Jasmine was now part of the Cunningham family, Howard just grunted and went to his study. "Daniel, come in here."
Daniel was annoyed too; Howard's attitude towards Jasmine was disrespectful.
"What's so urgent? Jasmine's here." Claire tried to buy Daniel some time with Jasmine.
Howard's face stayed dark. "Annabelle's pregnant and still working. How dare he stay home and do nothing?"
Claire was stunned. Howard was really protective of Annabelle. Could her baby be his?
Taking a deep breath, Claire stayed silent.
Years ago, she worked hard to get where she was, and now she wouldn't let anyone ruin it.
No way.
"Seems Mr. Douglas doesn't want me here. I'll leave," Jasmine smiled, finding a perfect excuse to go.
She'd achieved her goal and it was time to leave.
"Jasmine." Daniel was anxious.
Jasmine just gave him a disappointed look and left.
Daniel looked at Howard, then at Jasmine, wanting to defy Howard and follow her.
Running out of the living room, Daniel grabbed Jasmine's wrist. "Jasmine, let me take you back."
"No need. Your dad has something important to discuss with you. Go ahead," Jasmine shook off his hand. "After all these years, you're still scared of him."
Daniel gritted his teeth. "Jasmine, just hang in there. He can't control me forever."
Jasmine shook her head. "You'll never be able to manage your own life like Ethan."
Her words clearly provoked Daniel.
He wanted to explain, but as he ran outside, he saw Ethan's car.
Ethan got out, looking darkly at Daniel. "You seem really concerned about your sister-in-law."
Jasmine was surprised. How did he know she was at the Douglas house?
Ethan glared at Jasmine, pretending to be fierce. "Get in the car! We'll talk at home."
"Ethan, if you're mad, take it out on me! I asked Jasmine to come over; don't blame her." Daniel was worried.
Ethan found Daniel amusing. Now he wanted to protect her, but back then, he couldn't wait to help Serena crush her.
"She's my wife. Your wife is Annabelle, got it?" Ethan warned Daniel, then got in the car and drove off.
Daniel looked at Ethan with resentment, sure he was threatening Jasmine.
But what could he do? Howard always suppressed him, and he had no real power in the Douglas family.
He couldn't provoke him. How long would he have to endure?
Only by gaining full control of the Douglas family and breaking free from Howard could he truly protect Jasmine and be responsible for her.
On the way home, Ethan was in a bad mood.
Jasmine cautiously asked, "Honey, how did you know I was there?"
Ethan snorted. She thought calling him "honey" would calm him down.
"You wanted to mess with Annabelle, so where else would you go but the Douglas family?" Ethan had heard from Jasmine's classmates that she left with someone, so he guessed she went to the Douglas house.
"You're really smart," Jasmine smiled, praising him.
"Don't think that'll make me forgive you." Ethan glanced at her. "Stop acting on your own."
"You said I could do whatever I wanted," Jasmine said pitifully.
Ethan was at a loss; her pitiful act always worked on him.
"I said you could do what you wanted, but not to be bold enough to go back to the Douglas family alone."
What if something happened? He wouldn't be there to help.
"My bad, but I got what I wanted. Now it's up to Claire," Jasmine said happily, winking at Ethan. "Annabelle's acting arrogantly now, but the evidence against the Harper family is enough to corner her."
With no way out, Annabelle would have to cling to Howard, which would make Claire even more suspicious. Let them fight it out.
"I've already had Liam take action. The evidence is with the police now, and it's solid."
Ethan nodded.
Zelda came out of the kitchen, placing fruit on the table. "Mom and Dad, have some fruit."
Thomson and Amanda nodded, pleased. "Zelda's well-behaved now."
Thomson added, "If she had been like this earlier, she wouldn't have suffered so much."
Zelda clenched her hands but kept smiling. "I miss Annabelle. When can we all have a nice meal together?"
She kept smiling mechanically.
"She'll be back tomorrow night. We haven't had a good family gathering in a long time." Thomson nodded.
Zelda's smile deepened. Tomorrow was perfect. Jasmine should have solid evidence by then. Tomorrow night, she'd give these hypocrites a big surprise.
She walked into the kitchen and hid the medicine she bought in the cabinet. They wanted to destroy her and had already done it, declaring her psycho to pave the way for Annabelle.
'Fine, then. Let's all die together. I'm ruined, declared mad with no chance of recovery. So, bring Annabelle back, and let's all die together!'
At Capital Hospital, Alex had been unconscious for a whole day and night but finally woke up. Karen had really been ruthless, giving him a lot of drugs. If Alex hadn't been in good health, that bottle of wine would've killed him.
Seeing Alex awake, Evelina snorted, "Mr. Everhart, you're awake."
Alex shivered, nervously saying, "Evelina, let me explain. There was something in the wine."
"Surprised it didn't kill you," Evelina coldly snorted.
Alex's heart sank. It was over; Evelina was speaking harshly to him. After so many years of marriage, they'd always been respectful, and Evelina had always been gentle. Now, she was cursing.
"Evelina, I know it's hard to ask for another chance, but I—"
"Karen said Evan is at home on a hunger strike, his leg injury worsening and needing amputation. She wants you to go see him," Evelina interrupted, frowning.
If Karen had become so heartless as to really harm the child...
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