A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 974

But at this critical juncture...

"Are you really not coming back?" Herbert asked.

The wedding had been postponed.

Amos had proven himself to be quite capable, and surprisingly loyal. People always said that when a person is gone, their influence fades. Yet, even after Fairfax's death, Amos was still fiercely protecting Starla. He had kept her so well-hidden that no matter what tactics Herbert and Yardley employed, they couldn't find her.

"Are you... done dealing with Licht?" Starla asked.

"You're not done, are you?" Her tone dripped with sarcasm.

If they weren't done, how could she go back? Did she even dare? No, she didn't. The moment she returned, they would undoubtedly hand her over to that old bastard Licht. Once that happened, even if she had the power of the gods, she'd be completely helpless.

"Herbert, I'm not an idiot."

"We never planned to hand you over to Licht," Herbert insisted.

"Yet you're still negotiating with him. You still have things to discuss."

Licht didn't have any other conditions. His only demand was her. The fact that they were still at the negotiating table spoke volumes. What else was there to say?

"Starla," Herbert sighed.

"Don't give me any crap about trust. Neither of you... deserve my trust." Not Herbert, and certainly not Yardley. "My biggest mistake was trusting you too much."

She really had trusted them implicitly before. That was why she was absolutely certain she would never make that mistake again.

Hearing this, Herbert's headache worsened. "I told you, I won't hand you over to Licht. Why won't you just..."

"Save it. I've figured out everything I needed to know. Goodbye." She hung up before he could finish his sentence.

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