Chapter 257

"She’s done for, no doubt about it," Cassandra said firmly. "First of all, there’s no way Mr. Blackwood would drop the charges against Lillian Doyle." "And come on, what’s the one thing elite families care about the most? Reputation. Aunt Charlotte, think about it—once the court gives the verdict, she’ll be a convicted felon even if the sentence is suspended. You think the Taylors would step in to save a criminal? Not a chance. The media would tear us apart." "Okay, worst case scenario—even if Grandma wanted to use the Taylor name to protect Lillian, my dad and grandpa would never go along with it. Damien Blackwood made it crystal clear—he wants Lillian to spend the rest of her life in prison. If the Taylors go against him, that’s basically going to war with G＆K. My dad and grandpa aren’t that reckless. Once the verdict’s in, and after she gives birth, what’s waiting for her is years—in prison." That wasn’t just a guess. Damien Blackwood didn’t make idle threats. "What about Vera? What