Chapter 23

Catherine's sudden appearance threw the whole banquet hall into chaos. Guests were screaming and scrambling to get away. Gigi couldn't believe what she was seeing and shouted, "You've already broken the law, Catherine! Breaking out of prison just makes it worse. Put the knife down." Catherine ignored those words completely. She closed in on Gigi, muttering, "It's your fault. You threw me in prison, and I went through hell in there. This is the day you pay the price." Her eyes burned with pure hatred, looking like she wanted to tear Gigi apart. The Hart family was caught off guard, and they didn't know how to react. Catherine raised her knife and was about to stab Gigi when a figure darted out and threw themselves into the scene. Without a second thought, Rylan jumped in front of Gigi and shouted, "Take it out on me, Catherine." Catherine's eyes lit up with madness. Without the slightest hesitation, she drove the knife straight into Rylan's chest. "Rylan!" But Catherine was too