CHAPTER 212
CEO
The inherent aura of a young lady from a well-to-do family. Such nobility was unattainable by others. She envied them, those born as winners. Even though she had a pretty face, she could only work as a hostess in a nightclub.
Looking at herself in the mirror, Mirandaâs lips curved slightly as she asked, neither cold nor indifferent, âWhat are you here for?â
âSave me, the police are after me,â Linda said, still filled with fear. Terrified at the sound of police sirens, she knew only Miranda could save her.
âRuby, step out first. I need to talk to her alone,â Miranda instructed her assistant.
âOkay,â the assistant replied and left the room. Now, it was just the two of them and a pile of dress samples. There was also a balcony nearby.
Linda sat on a chair by the balcony, with a coffee table beside her, holding a cup of warm tea to warm her hands, speaking anxiously, âI have nowhere to turn now. The police will definitely catch me. I donât wan to go to jail. I donât wantâ¦â
Miranda, however, remained calm, sipping her tea lightly. âWhat did you do?â
âI harmed someone,â Lindaâs voice trembled, unable to shake off the guilt in her heart.
âI killed Ninaâs uncle. I arranged for him to kidnap Nina, hoping she would die. But she survived. Her uncle refused to lay a hand on her. I wanted him to kill her, so her death wouldnât be on my hands, but he wouldnât listen to me. Thatâs a kidnapping charge, punishable by imprisonment. I canât go to jail. Iâm afraid heâll confess and expose me. Heâs seen my face. Iâve harmed Nina so many times. What if they expose me? I canât let him do that. So, I tampered with the car. Bang, the car exploded. He died. With his death, thereâs no evidence against me. But why did the police still come for me?â
Lindaâs emotions were somewhat agitated, her speech wavering, completely immersed in fear.
Miranda now knew about her little scheme. Sure enough, she didnât disappoint; Linda did manage to stir up some trouble for Nina. But her usefulness had reached its limit.
âYouâve done wicked deeds, and now
you expect me to save you? What nonsense are you talking? How could I possibly shelter you?â Miranda said innocently. âI didnât expect you to be so malicious, causing someoneâs death. Youâre truly terrifying.â
Lindaâs expression stiffened. She thought confiding in Miranda would provide her with an escape route. But it seemed she was mistaken. Miranda was now distancing herself from Linda.
Setting down her cup, Linda stood
up. âWhat are you saying? You call me malicious? Wasnât it you who told me how terrible Nina was? You told me, and thatâs why I went to harm her. Itâs because of you that I hurt someone. I thought we had a common enemy, but you refuse to acknowledge it. Itâs all because of you!â
Miranda smirked coldly. âDid I say that? Who knows? Even if I did, it doesnât justify your heinous actions.â
She looked at Linda. âPerhaps you should just call the police.â
Lindaâs face darkened. âAre you lying to me? Iâm carrying Nashâs child in my belly. You said itâs his, and you would also like it. Youâre lying to me! Iâm carrying his child. How dare you treat me like this?â
At the mention of the child,
Mirandaâs gaze turned even more venomous, staring fixedly at Lindaâs belly. Her tone became icy as she said, âIf another woman were to carry his child, then that child deserves to die even more!