Chapter 517: Chapter 571

Chapter 571 Two prison guards heard Nikolas confess to instructing Lauryn to poison.

Not only that but Lennon and Nikolas were under police surveillance throughout their entire meeting Nikolas was a detained suspect. He confessed to ordering Lauryn to commit poisoning. This statement became key criminal evidence, making the police investigation much easier.

At the same time, Lennon assisted the police in the investigation and found out that a servant from the Stark family’s old house had witnessed Lauryn putting something into Royce’s health soup.

But the servant stayed silent–better not to stir up trouble.

Now that the truth has come to light and Lauryn had long severed ties with the Stark family. When asked by the police, the servant told them everything in detail.

The news reached Bella, and she became so angry that she pounded her chest and stomped her feet.

“What a disaster! It’s truly a disaster! I thought she was just temporarily confused and manipulated by bad people. I thought she had a good nature, but I never expected her to dare to poison her foster father!” Bella cried.

“How could she be so malicious?” Bella cried out.

Rayne sat by Bella’s sickbed numbly.“Mom, I have told you before that Lauryn has impure intentions, but you never took it seriously.”

As early as when Lauryn started speaking ill of Mariela to Bella from time to time, Rayne had warned Bella that she had impure intentions, but Bella simply ignored it.

Bella didn’t quite like Rayne as her daughter–in–law.

The conflict between mother–in–law and daughter–in–law existed since ancient times. Even wealthy households weren’t immune.

In the early years, Royce had an affair, and Bella detested the other woman, but at the same time, she still reprimanded Rayne.

In her eyes, Georgia had no morals. Seducing a married man proved she was trash.

But Rayne was useless too as she couldn’t control her husband.

When Royce had an affair, Bella blamed Rayne more than she blamed Royce. In Bella’s Royce only made the mistake that all men would make.

eyes, Georgia stormed into the mansion with her visible pregnancy. Rayne resorted to hysterics and even threatened to jump from the rooftop–conduct utterly unbefitting of her status, lac strategic acumen while resorting to desperate theatrics.

She looked down on Rayne, and even more so on Georgia.

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Rayne had long fri Bella’s dislike towards her Over the years, she and Bella only maintained a superficial calm.

At this moment, Bella was so angry that she had a heart attack and was hospitalized. Rayne would come to the hospital now and then to go through the motions, but deep down, she didn’t care at If Bella died, she could start living an easy and carefree life.

It was not true malice, but human nature.

So, Rayne personally told Bella that Lauryn had poisoned Royce.

Bella vented her anger, muttering and cursing in her mouth. After making a scene, she once again blamed Rayne for the responsibility.

Look at what a good daughter you have raised!” Bella said with a sharp and sarcastic expression, sternly questioning Rayne.

“What have you turned her into all these years?”

“Heh,” Rayne chuckled. “You really know how to pass the buck, don’t you? Wasn’t Lauryn by your side more often? Isn’t she your beloved granddaughter?”

Anyway, since it had come to this, Rayne didn’t want to pretend anymore and decided to confront it head–on.

“Are you saying that I taught her to become like this?” Bella got angry.

Rayne rolled her eyes.“Oh, you’re such an expert at parenting–Royce and Lauryn, one’s more outstanding‘ than the other.”

You, you... Bella almost ran out of breath.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door.

It was mealtime, so maybe the nanny brought the food over.

Rayne restrained her expression and said,“Come in.”

The nanny entered with an insulated pot. Setting up the tray table, she arranged the dishes. “Madam Stark, this nutritious soup was simmered for five hours on low flame. Do taste it...*

Take it away! I won’t eat it!” Bella exclaimed angrily.

The words were spoken to the nanny, but her eyes were fixed on Rayne, burning with anger.

Rayne raised her lips slightly, picked up her bag, and turned around to leave.

Bryce brought Annika to visit Mariela.

The door of the ward was pushed open, and it was quite lively inside.

Caylee and Fiona had just arrived a few minutes ago.

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< Chapter 571 Fiona was holding a Hermès bag and jokingly said to Mariela, “Darling, I flew to France to buy this bag for you. You can’t buy it in America. If you accept it, you will recover soon.”

Caylee stood aside, holding a Cartier box in her hand, and said with a smile, “Marie, this is the bracelet I bought for you.”

Marie smiled and said, “Why did you guys buy gifts? It’s not any special occasion.”

Fiona grinned.“Get well fast so we can party! Without you, even the male escorts I hire aren’t attractive.”

Manu Darryl’s face darkened when he heard Fiona’s words, and he reached out and tapped the back of her head twice, saying, “You still have the nerve to mention male models?”

“Ouch, it hurts.” Fiona rubbed the back of her head and turned her head to glare at Darryl reproachfully.“I was just joking with Marie to liven up the atmosphere. Why are you taking it so seriously?”

“You intended to provoke me!”

Marie smiled and caught a glimpse of Bryce and Annika at the door. In a gentle tone, she said, “Mr. Vance, Annika, come in.”

Bryce led Annika and walked in.

Annika handed a bouquet to Mariela and said, “Marie, I wish you a speedy recovery.”

Marie smiled and took the flowers, gently touching Annika’s head.“Thank you, Annika.”

“This is for you,” Bryce said, extending his hand toward Marie.

In the palm, there lay a bright yellow object.

It was a triangle.

It looked like a folded protection charm.

Bryce’s expression was calm as he said, “A protection charm from Sanctuary of Universal Auspiciousness.”

“Sanctuary of Universal Auspiciousness?” Gia glanced at the protection charm in Bryce’s hand and looked surprised. “My mom went to pray for one last month, and it’s the same as yours.”

Bryce pursed his lips slightly and remained silent.

Gia looked up at Bryce, her expression somewhat strange.“This charm’s crazy hard to get. My mom said you have to start at exactly midnight and kneel at every step up the Sanctuary of Universal Auspiciousness’s endless stairs to the Prayer Hall. Kneel silently till sunrise–prove your devotion to God. Only then will you be granted this protection charm.”

She didn’t expect Bryce to go to the Sanctuary of Universal Auspiciousness and kneel step by step to pray for a protection charm for Marie.

Even though Gia was a die–hard fan of Mariela and Lennon couple, she wavered slightly.

Marie heard Gia’s words and raised her eyes to look at Bryce.

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The man kept his gentle demeanor. Behind gold–rimmed glasses, his striking eyes held emotions she couldn’t decipher.

Didn’t he say that he only considered her as a good friend?

If they were just good friends, why would he go to such lengths?

Bryce remained silent, only meeting Mariela’s gaze quietly.