Karol, smiling, asked, "What's wrong?"

She was curious about the recent events. She had been staying at home these days, somewhat bored.

Ruth spat bitterly, "That witch! Can you believe she charmed my follower into betraying me and then stole her away?"

Karol noticed the back of Ruth's hand was bandaged in white gauze, a hint of blood seeping through.

Her brow furrowed immediately as old memories resurfaced.

"I warned you. She's not someone to mess with. You ignored my advice and now look at the mess you're in.”

There was a trace of smugness in Karol's voice.

It was clear that this foolish woman was no match for Lilah.

"Karol, I confronted her because of you. You owe me for the emotional toll this has taken." Ruth's tone shifted abruptly as she fixed her gaze on Karol.

“What are you implying?" Karol's grin widened in disbelief.

She was at a loss for words. She had genuinely believed this fool would handle Lilah. Clearly, she had been living in a fantasy.

"I've been aware of everything. You've schemed against her numerous times, only to face her vengeance each time. Did she cause your leg injury too? How are you any different from me?" Ruth accused, her voice sharp as she clenched her teeth.

Karol's expression turned even icier. "What are you getting at?"

“Karol, I need you to join forces with me. We need to take that bitch dow Ruth's voice was a harsh whisper, her teeth still gritted. "You'd better cooperate, or I'll tell her you orchestrated everything. *

Karol was dumbstruck.

“Go ahead now," she finally managed to say. Spreading her hands, Karol added, “First, find out where she lives, or you won't even be able to track her down."

With that, Karol grabbed her crutch, stood up, and prepared to leave, convinced that conversing with such an idiot was a futile endeavor.

"Stop right there!" Ruth lunged at Karol, blocking her path.

"Don't play the innocent. You probably want her dead more than I do," she hissed, gripping Karol's arm tightly.

Karol glanced around, ensuring no one was watching, and then flashed a sly smile. "You're mistaken. After all, Lilah and I are sisters. My father favors her, and I'm counting on her to speak well of me to him."

Ruth's anger flared up instantly at the response, and she pushed Karol forcefully. Karol lost her balance and tumbled to the floor.

"Ah... It hurts!" Karol exclaimed, clenching her teeth and clutching her plaster-cast leg, rendered speechless by the pain.

Kaden rushed in and quickly helped her to her feet. "What happened?"

"Let's just go home," Karol groaned through the pain.