| clenched my fists tightly, my nails digging into my palms, the pain keepingalert.
Jack's words felt like daggers, each one stabbing into the most vulnerable corners of my heart, yet | didn't back
down. If anything, my resolve only strengthened.
"Do you think I will be intimidated by your threats? Jack, you're wrong. The true fear comes from the evil within,
not from external oppression.
"You killed my mother and attempted to conceal your crimes with lies, but the truth will never be silenced. It will
be revealed at the right moment, with the loudest voice." The heavy clang of the prison gates echoed as if
punctuating my words.
| took a deep breath, striving to calm my racing heart, continuing to speak words that would torment him.
"Do you think the Grayson family is simply on my side? Your crimes have already cto light; there's no
escaping theof justice."
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| let out a cold laugh, looking at the shameless man before me, feeling as if | had just clawed my way back from
the abyss.
Yet, | was surprised at how thick-skinned Jack was, showing no sign of dissatisfaction at my words.
He stared atwith cold indifference, his smirk hinting at a cruel delight.
"Do you know how your mother once knelt before me? Back then, she did everything to be withand to raise
you, even being sent to the beds of others tand again."
| stood there, disbelief washing over me, the man beforesuddenly feeling like a stranger. My heart felt as if it
were gripped by an invisible hand, each beat accompanying a wave of agony. Every word from Jack felt like a
hammer striking my chest, making it hard to breathe.
"No. That's impossible," | murmured, my voice so soft | could barely hear it.
The mother | remembered was always gentle and strong; how could she have done such things?
A cruel smile curling at Jack's lips as he watchedin shock.
"What's wrong? Are you finding it unbelievable? How much do you think you know about your mother? She was
willing to sacrifice
everything for survival, including her
dignity and innocence."
My mind spun in chaos, the once warm memories intermingling with Jack's words, making it difficult to discern
what was real and what was a lie.
But gradually, | regained my
composure. | realized that Jack's words were merely his desperate last attempts, trying to crushwith ties and
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| gritted my teeth, refusing to let the tears fall, fixing him with a fierce gaze.
"Do you really think I would waver from your words? Jack, you underestimated me. No matter what my mother
went through, that will never justify your actions in hurting her or ultimately killing her. Each word you utter
reflects nothing but your own filth and cowardice."
Taking a deep breath, | made my voice sound even more resolute.
"And do you think | chere unprepared? Why do you think the Grayson family stood by me?
"No, they are on my side because they saw your true colors unfolded, your dark dealings and crimes hidden from
view. Your sins are far greater than you can imagine." Perhaps my words would make him feel displeased, but
they were the truth as | saw it.
| knew everything might be closely tied to Ethan, yet | understood the Grayson family's true intentions.
Recently, a scandal had erupted, and they desperately needed to divert attention elsewhere. This mutual benefit
was just how things worked.