Chris held Lena's hand as they entered the hospital.
Zachary stayed nearby, hidden in a corner, silently observing. He had mixed feelings.
Character-wise, Lena resembled Krystal. They both had fiery tempers and seemed aloof on the surface but were
genuinely passionate underneath.
On the other hand, Sasha was different. Despite her outwardly friendly demeanor and knack for making friends,
she harbored a cold and ruthless interior. She would exploit anyone or anything to achieve her goals.
Zachary was in a dilemma. He felt sorry for Sasha because Krystal had been so engrossed in her business that she
had neglected her daughter for years.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOver the years, Sasha and Zachary had come to rely on each other. Therefore, regardless of the magnitude of
Sasha's wrongdoing, he was unwilling to punish her.
He let out a deep sigh and returned to Sasha. He recounted everything he had witnessed and heard that day and
handed her a thick stack of photographs, the result of an investigation he had commissioned. All the photos
featured Lena, capturing her various emotions, particularly when she was with Lina and Chris.
Sasha was thrilled to see the photographs and praised Zachary's capabilities. She selected a few typical ones and
affixed them to the wall.
"If you want to replace her, you must become her entirely. Can you do it?" he asked.
"Why can't I?" Sasha replied absentmindedly, her attention fixed on the pictures of Chris.
While Sasha knew that Lena had a wealthy boyfriend who was good-looking, she was still surprised by Chris' clear
and close-up features.
"This man..." she began, looking at Zachary.
His eyes dimmed as he replied, "He's the son of the Hamertons and a former special forces soldier. His mother is
Fleur Warnock... We used to operate around the border. I'm sure you've heard of the Warnocks."
Sasha was stunned.
At the border, everyone, from thieves to bandits, feared the Warnocks. It was rumored that the family had guarded
the border for generations and had a storied history in warfare. Chris' exceptional genes made sense in light of his
impressive background.
However, Sasha couldn't help but wonder why such an exceptional man was in love with Lena. She bit her lip and
clenched her fists, crushing one of the photographs into a ball.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"What's wrong, Shasha?" Zachary asked.
"Nothing." She quickly composed herself. When she looked up, Zachary was ready to begin his lesson.
"I've selected these photographs," he explained, "They capture moments when Lena spent time with the
Thompsons' princess and the Hamerton heir, showcasing various facial expressions. Your task is to mimic them
exactly."
Just as Sasha was about to object, she had an epiphany. Zachary's words made sense. To replace someone, she had
to become that person first. She smiled and eagerly accepted the suggestion.
"Don't worry, Zachary. I'll practice diligently." She hesitated briefly, then added, "But... you'll have to bring Lena
here and keep her confined. Then I can plan how to deal with them!"