Xo Novel
Chapter 864
Chapter 864
Chapter 864 Reap What You Sow
Scarlett was so frightened that she trembled uncontrollably, huddling into the couch and too afraid to
utter a single word.
As she caught the older woman's gaze, it felt as though she was being eyed hungrily, and at that
moment, Scarlett realized her peaceful days were a thing of the past.
“Tell me, has your father passed away? Is the Fletcher family ready to hand over their power? Are you
unable to reverse the downfall of the Campbell family?”
Scarlett bit her lip harshly. When she encountered Olivia's murderous gaze, she swiftly slid off the
couch.
She kneeled on the ground, clutching at Olivia's legs. Looking up at her, she sobbed out, “Mrs. Xuereb,
someone poisoned my father... I really intended to help Silas previously, b-but my father suddenly
passed away. You can't blame me for that.”
Olivia shoved her away.
In recent times, she had been diligently looking after this wealthy young lady, all the while concealing a
deep well of frustration.
Now that the Fletcher family has fallen, there was no need for her to be submissive anymore. She
didn't need to treat Scarlett as if she was the most precious thing in the world.
With that thought, she abruptly pushed her away, gritting her teeth as she questioned, “Did he truly
pass away unexpectedly? You keep coming up with excuses. The information I received clearly
indicated that your father has been unconscious for nearly a month. How cunning of you! Receiving my
care and attention while keeping your father's condition hidden from me. Treating me like a fool.
Scarlett, I've lived for over fifty years, and this is the first time I've been deceived by someone younger
than myself. Since you're no longer beneficial to me, you might as well leave.”
Upon hearing these words, Scarlett instantly panicked. Once again, she lunged forward, clinging onto
Olivia's legs.
“Mrs. Xuereb, you cannot banish me from the Xuereb family. You simply can't. I am still carrying
Justin's child in my womb. This child bears the Xuereb family's blood in their veins. No matter how
unpardonable my mistakes might be, the child is innocent. If news spreads about how the Xuereb
family mistreats a pregnant woman, how will you uphold your reputation in high society?”
“Are you threatening me?” Unable to contain her anger, Olivia slapped Scarlett.
“Before today, I might have taken you seriously, out of fear for your family's power. But now that your
father is dead, the Fletcher family is on the brink of ruin. What right do you have to act so arrogantly in
front of me?”
Having said that, she shrugged Scarlett off again and turned to walk toward the door.
“You will obediently stay in this room until the child is born. As for your marriage with Sean, let's call it
off. I will find another well-matched lady of high society for him.”
“No!”
Scarlett struggled to get up and stop her, but a sharp pain surged from her lower abdomen, forcing her
to sit back down.
Why is it like this? Why?
The happiness that was once within easy reach had somehow just slipped away.
She couldn't accept it.
She simply could not.
The sudden turn of events was too shocking, and a surge of pain churned within her belly. Her eyes
rolled back abruptly, and she passed out. NôvelDrama.Org owns all © content.
In the study at the Fletcher residence at Dellmoor, Raiden lowered his head to glance at his watch. His
brows furrowed as he said, “It's almost midnight, and Eunice still hasn't shown up. Could it be that
she's noticed something amiss and grew cautious? Has she, therefore, decided not to keep the
appointment?”
With a cold laugh, Bailey said, “This woman is even smarter than I imagined. In fact, if I were in her
shoes, I wouldn't have accepted the invitation either.”
After all, with Mr. Fletcher's death, anyone who had contact with him couldn't hope to escape suspicion.
In other words, even if she doesn't come forward to accuse Catherine, she would still be under great
suspicion. After all, she had also had contact with Sloan.
“If that's the case, why should she show up again? If the plan fails, wouldn't she be walking into a
trap?”
Catherine added, “She indeed is a woman of profound cunning. We've been engaged in a battle of wits
for years, and yet, there's still no clear victor. It's only logical that she didn't show up this time because
she must have known that her presence alone wouldn't be sufficient to bring me down. If she were to
appear, it would only risk exposing herself. With her cunning nature, she wouldn't undertake such a
demanding and unrewarding task.”
Bailey slowly rose from the couch, raising an eyebrow. “In that case, let's not sit here foolishly hoping
for results. Raiden, will you accompany me to meet with the Gibson mother-and-daughter duo? There
are some scores to be settled.”
Raiden stood up and took the lead to head toward the door.
The two of them exited the room, and Raiden couldn't resist asking, “You are Josiah's disciple, and
they are Josiah's wife and daughter. Out of loyalty to your mentor, both emotionally and logically, you
should let them off the hook. However, I still feel compelled to advise you that sparing the villains and
allowing them to return to their base will only spell endless troubles.”
Bailey raised an eyebrow but did not respond.
After the two arrived at the guest room where the Gibson mother-and-daughter duo were under house
arrest, Raiden halted his steps. “You should go in alone. I won't join the fun. After all, this is a matter
between you and them. It's not my place to interfere. Whatever decision you make, I will respect it.”
Bailey shook her head with a smile. “Raiden, after going through so much, I've come to understand the
principle of how one should finish a task entirely, or the effort might be wasted. I'm not a saint. After
someone has provoked me, I can't just forgive them selflessly. Punishing the mother-and-daughter duo
is inevitable. I won't let them off the hook just because of my respect for my mentor. So, there's no
need for you to shy away from this. They hurt your father, so it's only right that you deal with them.
Come in with me.”
The door swung open, and the anxious Gibson mother-and-daughter duo abruptly rose from the couch.
The moment they saw Bailey, their faces simultaneously revealed expressions of surprise.
If Sloan was dead, technically, Bailey shouldn't appear at all.
She would be the perpetrator who had killed the smartest man in the country, and she would be
executed for her crime.
Hence, Yolanda pointed at her and asked in a trembling voice, “B-Bailey, how... how are you here? Y-
You're responsible for Mr. Fletcher's death. Shouldn't you be in jail?”
Bailey responded with a mocking smile, speaking nonchalantly, “I'm sorry, but your beautiful dreams
have turned to ashes. This is Raiden's territory. Do you honestly believe that you can take a life simply
by bribing two doctors? How absurd! Everything has unraveled, and what awaits you is the stern hand
of the law. As an old friend, I'm merely here to bid you farewell on this journey.”
The Gibson mother-and-daughter duo both slumped down together on the couch.
After a moment of silence, Genevieve, seemingly driven mad, sprang up from the couch once again.
“Bailey, I am your master's wife, and Yola's your master's daughter. You can't just stand by and watch
us die. Josiah imparted all his lifelong knowledge to you years ago. You must not forget his kindness
and betray him. We admit our mistakes, we won't dare to do them again. Please save us! For the sake
of Josiah, save us!”
“Ha,” Bailey retorted with a trace of amusement, tauntingly saying, “When you were deceiving me, did
you ever view me as Josiah's disciple? Do you honestly believe that preaching about loyalty and justice
will have any effect on me now? You've brought this upon yourself, so now you must face the
consequences of your own actions. Enjoy the bitter fruits of your deeds.”
Having said that, she turned around, ready to leave.
Right then, Yolanda lunged toward the coffee table and snatched the peeling knife before stabbing it
toward the back of Bailey.