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    Since Verena no longer served any purpose to her, Kylee had decided to tell Belinda everything Verena had done.


    She was certain that once Lucas learned the full extent of Verena’s actions, his retaliation would be swift and ruthless.


    But instead of reacting with rm, Belinda let out a lowugh.


    Her gaze lifted, sharp, locking onto Kylee’s with unsettling calm. “You mean to tell me,” she said, each word falling like a stone, “that the day you told my mother to ask me to leave the hospital… It was all to guarantee Minna’s n would proceed without hindrance.”


    Kylee was taken aback by Belinda’s unexpected mention of the issue. Her pupils constricted violently as she eximed, “I didn’t! I had nothing to do with that. I swear I never contacted your mother.”


    But Belinda didn’t miss the flicker of unease in Kylee’s eyes. It was enough confirmation for her.


    She felt the irony twist bitterly in her chest; her long-held suspicions had been unintentionally confirmed.


    Yet what puzzled her most was the reason behind Holley’s actions.


    Why would Holley help Kylee?


    What exactly had Kylee said to convince Holley that night?


    Kylee quickly shifted the topic. “There’s something else,” she said. “I believe Verena isn’t acting alone.”


    Belinda raised a brow, intrigued. “Go on.”


    “I picked up hints during my interactions with her,” Kylee exined. “Whoever’s backing her must wield considerable influence. They’ve cleaned up every mess…”


    She has made everything wlessly. I don’t know who it is exactly, but I have a hunch that it’s a man.”


    Belinda didn’t respond.


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    She and Lucas had already suspected as much.


    Before Belinda could say a word, Kylee leaned forward, her tone hardening. “Don’t think I came to you today telling you this to admit defeat. I am not giving up. My hatred for you runs far too deep.”


    Her eyes burned, filled with a cocktail of anger and despair. The memory of her HIV diagnosis and the hopelessness it had brought still haunted her.


    Belinda offered a slow, icy smirk. “Funny. I was going to say the same to you. I resent you so much as well. Have you said your piece?”


    Without waiting for a reply, she stood, picked up her bag, and turned to leave.


    She hadn’t nned to have a meal with Kylee in the first ce.


    Kylee watched her leave, jaw clenched in frustration.


    Still, she felt certain—once Lucas heard what she had revealed, Verena’s downfall would be imminent.


    Belinda slipped into her car and took a deep breath.


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