Chapter 242

Lucy snorted coldly. "It's up to you to put on a good show. You can go now." Nikki ran off in a panic. "Mom, why did you let that imposter go?" Lucy smiled slyly. "Carly, Mr. Alvarez still doesn't know that the woman from that night was Celine. We can use Nikki to deal with Celine before he finds out the truth. All we need to do is stay put and wait to reap the rewards." Carly steadied herself, reminding herself that Adam still didn't know. Everything was still within reach. "Mom, you're so clever." Lucy hugged Carly affectionately. "Carly, I'm willing to do anything for your happiness. If Celine stands in your way, I will find a way to make her disappear." To Carly, Lucy had always been like a stepmother. Yet, she treated her with such care that it felt as though she were her true mother. "Mom, why are you so good to me?" Lucy stroked her head gently, her voice filled with tenderness. "Because you are my daughter." Carly felt an overwhelming rush of vengeful satisfaction.