Chapter 126 The Leverage.
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He knew he’d messed up this time–but the fact that no one blamed him only made it more unsettling. It felt like everyone was naturally choosing whatever situation benefitted them most, and no one cared about Yunice’s sacrifice.
“Owen,
When Owen’s pupils trembled and his face twisted in painful hesitation, Elsie took his hand and said sincerely YILL
did the right thing! Wyatt was born rotten, and Morgan just had a bad reputation. Yunice refused to follow your lead–she
was bound to suffer for it sooner or later!
Owen gave a half–hearted nod. It looked like he heard her… but also like he didn’t.
–
Then Lily sat down with a worried look and muttered, “Yunice is one stubborn kid. What I’m most afraid of now is what if she really tries to press charges against you?”
Owen replied, “She’s got no proof. The police won’t believe her.”
“But what if she goes to Wyatt for help?” Lily said anxiously. “Forget the lack of evidence–Wyatt could easily fake some and have you locked up!”
Owen froze, anxiety flashed across his face.
Elsie clenched her palm, her face twisting with jealousy. Wyatt. It’s always Wyatt! How is Yunice this lucky? She’s fallen so far, yet somehow she still finds someone to rely on–someone who helps her turn everything around!
Lily was still racking her brain for ways to help Owen, when she suddenly thought of something. “Owen, how did you even find Yunice?”
Owen’s expression grew uneasy. He didn’t want to answer.
Lily grew impatient. “Come on, tell me!”
Owen hesitated, stammered, and then finally gave up pretending. “I hired someone to pull off the cemetery theft…”
Afraid Lily would be furious, he quickly added, “But I didn’t touch my dad’s grave!”
Lily froze, needing a few seconds to piece it together.
Far from angry at Owen’s disobedience, she actually seemed relieved, like a weight had been lifted. “So that’s what happened… Everyone’s got a weakness, something they can’t bear….
Then, calmly, Lily said, “Yunice’s weakness is her father’s grave.”
As long as she kept Will’s grave under her watch, she could control Yunice; Yunice wouldn’t dare take things further.
After all, they were the children; they couldn’t be the ones to disrespect their father’s resting place.
But Lily could say it. Gripping the armrest and frowning, she muttered, “The Saunders family’s been going through one storm after another lately. It’s gotta be the family tomb acting up. Owen, tomorrow, get someone to check your dad’s grave.
If something’s wrong, maybe we should move him somewhere else and change our luck.”
Owen met Lily’s eyes, and it was clear there was more to her words.
Sure, the grave might be moved but only he would know where it ended up.
He fell silent for a moment before giving a quiet nod.
If this was what it took to keep Yunice in line, then so be it.
As she said that, the hand resting on the armrest trembled nonstop. It was the same hand that had held the knife earlier- almost slicing off Yunice’s finger
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