Female Novel
Chapter 725
After hearing that, Holden nodded repeatedly.
“Right. Bailey is Anonymous, and Anonymous is a disciple of Dark Healer, Maerlus, who has spent hisentire life researching this poison. She probably knows something. I'll call Bailey immediately and haveher come to Tarragon Headquarters.”
After that, Holden took out his phone from his pocket, found Bailey's number, and prepared to make thecall.
Artemis reached out his hand and stopped Holden, “Let's not tell her for now. The trial for Shannon'scase is about to begin at Prudent Hall. Let's deal with that first.”
“But...” Holden tried to protest.
Artemis did not give Holden a chance to speak and turned to walk outside. Holden watched Artemis'upright back and sighed softly.
If news spread that the leader of Tarragon had been afflicted with The Enigma, there would bebloodshed again.
The culprit had big ambitions. They seemed to be targeting Tarragon, so they poisoned theorganization's leader swiftly and ruthlessly.
“Dr. Lynch, how much longer can he survive in this condition?” Holden asked.
Henley answered, “In the best case, he'll live for a month, and in the worst case, he'll last for only half a
month. Once the toxin spreads to his internal organs, death is inevitable. This is the real reason whythis poison is deadly. It won't kill you instantly, but rather, it forces you to watch helplessly as it slowlyeats away at your body and makes you accept the impending death.”
Holden was at loss for words. At Prudent Hall, Yvette's bloodied body lay on the floor weakly. Her fiercegaze swept across a group of high-ranking members in the room.
“You ungrateful people! If it weren't for my father's assistance, none of you would be as successful asyou are today. Now when someone covets my status and position, you didn't stand up for me and evenbetrayed me. One day, my father and I will return as vengeful spirits to get your lives!”
The high-ranking members exchanged glances.
Then, Prudent Hall's hall leader stepped forward and said coldly, “The previous leader set Tarragon'srules. As Mr. Sullivan's only child, you failed to follow the inherited law and committed manywrongdoings for your selfish desires. How can we maintain the organization's rules and regulations ifwe don't punish you severely?”
After speaking, he abruptly waved his hand, signaling Shannon to present all the evidence and witnesstestimonies. Shannon brought a large stack of documents into Prudent Hall and handed them to thehall leader.
The hall leader announced, “All right. So many high-ranking members are here today, and Leader willbe arriving soon, so if you have been wronged, we will-”
Before the hall leader could finish speaking, Shannon turned around and walked straight toward Yvette,
disregarding the hall leader.
The hall leader coughed awkwardly and called for the other high-ranking members to examine thewitness' testimony and physical evidence.
Once Shannon reached Yvette, she slowly crouched down and grabbed Yvette's chin.
Shannon uttered, “We were here six years ago too. You schemed against me and forced the man Iloved the most to agree to cut off my arm. You made me experience extreme pain, and I fell into theabyss, never able to rise again. Today and right here, you'll repay everything you owe me with interest.”
Yvette began to laugh crazily. She pointed at Shannon and glared fiercely and vengefully.
“What can you reclaim from me? An arm? A child? The pain you received from your lover? Or perhapsthe womb that you personally removed? Shannon, the torment I inflicted upon you will last, but youcan't torment me. It's just death for me, but you suffered worse than I ever will. Hahaha!”
Shannon lowered her head slightly. That was indeed true. She was taking revenge on Yvette for all thepain she had once experienced.
However, Shannon was tormented and suffered for many years, so she still had more losses comparedto Yvette. Death was easy. It only took a brief moment, and all pain would vanish. Living a life worsethan death was harder.
“Greetings, Leader.”
“Hi, Leader.” Greetings resounded one after another outside.
The high-ranking member inside the room hurriedly put down their tasks and rushed toward theentrance. Artemis walked in while surrounded by a large crowd of people. His cold, eagle-like gazeswept over Shannon and Yvette before he headed straight to the main seat and sat down.
“Have you investigated everything?” Artemis asked.
Prudent Hall's hall leader hurriedly nodded and said, “Leader, we have thoroughly investigated thematter. The evidence provided by Ms. Shannon is indeed valid. We wrongly accused her six years ago.After everything is settled, I will resign from being Prudent Hall's hall leader to give the Lewitt familyjustice. Please deliver your verdict for Her Royal—Ms. Sullivan.”
Artemis gently tapped on the table, and his gaze landed on Shannon.
“Shannon the warrioress, you are the biggest victim in this conspiracy. You can decide what to do withYvette. She'll live, die, or live a life worse than death according to your will. I will support your decision,so think carefully.”
A cold light burst forth in Shannon's eyes with the intent to kill swirling between her brows. However,she quickly suppressed it once more.
Shannon said, “Then I want her to live a life worse than death. Leader, please hand her over to me. Iwill be the one to decide her life and death in the future.”
“All right, as you wish.”
As he spoke, Artemis' gaze swept across the hall, and he said, “Many of you were promoted by Mr.Sullivan. I wonder if any of you have objections to how I deal with his daughter.”
Every new sovereign would bring his own courtiers. Tarragon was now led by another person, so noneof these high-ranking members dared to voice objections. Having a different opinion was equivalent tochallenging the new leader's authority.
Someone said, “Leader's decision is the best. Every grievance has its source, and every debt has itsdebtor. Since it's their personal grudge, it's best to let them resolve it themselves.”
Another voice agreed, “I agree.”
Yvette gradually stopped laughing. She knew she would be subjected to inhuman torment and thatdeath might be a form of relief if Shannon took over. With that thought, Yvette abruptly opened hermouth wide to bite her tongue and end her own life.
A figure swiftly moved, appearing in front of her like a ghost, and reached out to cover her mouth.
“If you want to die, you should get our approval first.”
The person who took action and spoke was Micah. He should have had a happy and complete familywith a loving wife and children.
However, it was all destroyed by that vicious woman. Yvette was forced to keep her mouth open andunable to bite down.
The misty tears in her eyes formed beads and rolled down her cheeks.
She cried, “Father has always treated you well. He raised, educated, and nurtured you as if you werehis biological son. Is this how you repay him? Micah, if you have any conscience left, you should giveme a quick death.”
Shannon casually grabbed a few pieces of paper from the table, crumpled them into a ball, and stuffedthem into Yvette's mouth.
Then, Shannon sneered, “Even if he wants to give you a quick end, I won't allow it to happen. Yvette,don't even think about dying before I've had enough fun with you.”
Then, Shannon suddenly leaned closer to Yvette and whispered, “I heard that the Bone-shreddingHormones developed by the Tarragon are quite potent. Would you like to give it a try?” Yvette's pupilscontracted sharply.
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