NovelEnglishChapter 943: Aliza's carefully constructed composure finally fractured. “The man you desire falls for her too, doesn't he?" she retorted.
Though Alethea's heart seethed with bitterness, her expression remained deliberately neutral. "What does it matter? Kyson and I will be engaged through familial arrangements and business connections. As long as the Hinks and Webster families maintain their agreement, we will eventually marry, regardless of his personal preferences." Aliza lowered her voice to a knowing whisper. "Carrie isn't like me. She has the entire Morrison family supporting her. Even if they don't match the Hinks family's wealth, their standing in Isonridge eclipses anything the Hinks family has achieved. In this city, influence and connections often outweigh mere fortune. In matters of the heart, perhaps your position isn't as secure as mine. You lack the certainty that you'll ultimately win the man you desire." Alethea stood frozen, momentarily unable to counter Aliza's astute observation.
After carefully scanning their surroundings to ensure their privacy, Aliza leaned closer to Alethea and lowered her voice to a conspiratorial whisper. “Everyone has a vulnerability waiting to be exploited. I happen to know someone who harbors an intense hatred for Carrie." Alethea regarded her with sideways interest, silently encouraging her to elaborate.
Sensing Alethea's curiosity, Aliza promptly continued, "There's a female celebrity named Lise who's maintained a bitter animosity with Carrie for years. Carrie systematically dismantled her life. Given the chance, Lise would undoubtedly orchestrate Carrie's downfall. The only complication is that she's currently incarcerated. Securing her release would require considerable effort..." She paused strategically, assessing Alethea's reaction. "However, what presents significant challenges forwould likely be a trivial matter for the influential Hinks family." Alethea scrutinized her companion, deliberately folding her arms across her chest, and responded with glacial precision. "Aliza, your transparent attempt to manipulateinto executing your vindictive agenda is painfully obvious. You seek my help in eliminating Kristopher's former wife and first love, thereby clearing your path to comfortably establish yourself as Mrs. Norris..." She seized Aliza's wrist with unexpected force, her penetrating gaze never wavering. "Did you truly believe I would serve as your unwitting pawn? You Isonridge residents profoundly underestimate the strategic acumen of the Hinks family!" galis your update source Aliza maintained her composure, replying with calculated calmness. “This isn't about manipulation, but rather mutual benefit. Our shared adversary naturally positions us as allies. Cultivating additional alliances always proves advantageous. Furthermore, your familiarity with Lise suggests you've contemplated implementing this approach yourself, haven't you?"
After subjecting Aliza to prolonged scrutiny, Alethea finally released her hand with unmistakable contempt.
Alethea had indeed considered this particular strategy, but the resources she could independently mobilize remained severely limited. The slightest miscalculation in such a delicate matter would inevitably alert the Hinks family hierarchy.
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