Chapter 18

Since Sullivan had entered the Emerson residence, Isabel wasn't going to allow herself to be left behind. She followed right behind him. Panicked, the maid tried to stop them, to no avail. The living room door flew open, and Adeline instinctively looked over, only to see Sullivan and Isabel looking at her. Meanwhile, the moment Isabel saw Adeline's face, she couldn't resist exclaiming in shock, "You're not dead!" However, she was immediately filled with rage. She knew it! This was Madeleine's real goal, wasn't it? She pretended to set her up with Sullivan to keep her appeased. Then, she faked her death to secure her place in Sullivan's heart. She had merely waited for the right opportunity to come back and steal Sullivan for good. Isabel could barely contain the vicious resentment in her eyes as she glowered at Adeline. Naturally, Frank and Cynthia noticed her gaze and frowned. The maid finally caught up to the two of them. Panting, she quickly apologized, "Sir, ma'am, they barg