Chapter 383
As Hattie spoke, she pointed at the three people who were being held captive and said, “They were the ones who kidnapped me. Along with them was the butler.”
Russell was still unwilling to believe that his wife was such a terrifying person.
He could not help but say, “Hattie, is there a misunderstanding? Also… why is Mr. Deeds here?”
Melody said indifferently, “James is working for me now. He was the one who sent people to save Hattie.”
“He works for you?” Russell was shocked again.
His mind was in a mess. Countless questions popped up in his mind.
James could not be bothered with Russell. He directly kicked one of the three people who kidnapped Hattie. “Speak.”
The three kidnappers had long been subdued by Ken’s people. Compared to being imprisoned, they were more afraid of Ken’s methods.
There was no need for James to ask in detail. The three of them were each more enthusiastic than the other.
“We didn’t want to kidnap her. It’s just… they gave us a lot of money.”
“Yes, yes. They gave us 2 million dollars to send Hattie to Weaona to feed the lions.”
If you don’t believe us, you can check our accounts. We’ve already received the deposit from Yolanda.
Melly looked at Russell. When she saw his shocked face, she pursed her lips coldly and turned to look at James.
Bring that guy in too.
“Alright James turned around and walked out. Not long after, he dragged a middle-aged man in.
Russell looked at the door in confusion and saw that the person James was dragging was Yolanda’s cousin, Cedric Law.
“Cedric? Why are you here?”
When Yolanda saw Hattie enter, she was so frightened that she sat on the ground. When she saw Cedric enter, she was even more frightened.
Her mind went blank, and only three words flashed across her mind. ‘I am finished:
When the three people kneeling on the ground saw Cedric, they immediately accused him. “It was him. He hired us?
Cedric’s blood froze, and he knelt in fear. “I was wrong Don’t hit me”
“No one wants to hit you,” Melody said calmly, “As long as you tell us the truth, I can consider letting you go.”
Cedric betrayed Yolanda without hesitation. “It was Yolanda. She asked me to get someone to deal with Hattie and gave me a million dollars. I still have our chat history on my phone.”
The butler finally walked out from behind the pillar. “I can testify that they’re telling the truth.”
Yolanda’s vision darkened. She was so angry that she almost fainted.
She thought, ‘Even the butler has been controlled by Melody!’
Melody looked indifferently at Russell, whose face turned pale. She asked expressionlessly, “Now, can you see clearly the kind of person your wife is?”
Russell felt a chill run down his spine. His wife actually hired some killers.
“Yolanda, I didn’t expect you to be such a person.” As soon as Russell spoke, he realized that his voice had become hoarse.
When Yolanda saw that her attempt to kill Hattie had been completely exposed, she glared at Melody sharply, wishing she could kill Melody with her gaze.
Melody ignored Yolanda and looked at Maria. “Grandma, the witnesses and evidence are all here. We can hand Yolanda over to the police directly.”
However, Maria grabbed Melody’s hand.
Melody’s heart sank as she guessed what Maria wanted to do.
Maria said, “We shouldn’t wash our dirty linen in public. Melody, I know you and Hattie have suffered. But she’s Mabel’s mother after all. If this matter really blows up, I’m afraid you and Mabel will be implicated. Besides, with someone who hired killers in the family, who will be willing to work with the Fox family in the future? So, just let her leave the Fox family with nothing.”
Melody’s eyes darkened and her right hand slowly clenched.
Maria was indeed too soft-hearted. Or rather, no matter how close Maria and Hattie were, what mattered most to Maria was still the Fox family.
Maria was selfless but also selfish.
Melody understood Maria’s thoughts. Melody didn’t blame her. Unfortunately, Melody had chosen to return to the Fox family after having a second chance at life with the intention of destroying the entire Fox family.
She had never thought of giving up on this goal, and she would never give up.
When Yolanda heard Maria’s words, a hint of hope flashed across her eyes.
As long as she did not go to jail, and Mabel was not implicated, there was room for negotiation.
“Mom, thank you,” she said with tears in her eyes.
She didn’t look like a sinner. Instead, she looked like a victim.
Maria frowned and said, “Don’t call me Mom. Go get a divorce on Monday. And don’t ever say that you’re from the Fox family again. Before the divorce, stay at home and don’t go out.”
“Alright,” Yolanda immediately agreed.
Hattie could not help but look at Melody anxiously. She asked Melody with her gaze if Melody wanted to tell Maria about Yolanda poisoning Maria.
Melody noticed Hattie’s gaze and secretly shook her head.
Since Maria had already made her decision, she would not change it easily.
Melody had already expected this to happen, so she did not ask Hattie’s son to bring that servant over.
She needed to find an opportunity to force Maria to send Yolanda to prison.
Melody quickly thought that since Maria appeared today, Yolanda would definitely know that something had gone awry with the poisoning.
Melody had to send Yolanda to prison before she left the Fox family to avoid further trouble.
In the blink of an eye, Melody thought of something, and her eyes lit up.
It happened to be Yolanda’s fortieth birthday tomorrow. It was the perfect time.
When Hattie saw Melody shake her head, Hattie could only grit her teeth and swallow her words.
Under Maria’s arrangements, Yolanda was taken to the abandoned garage where Melody had been locked up.
After doing this, Maria gave Hattie some instructions and asked Russell to give a million dollars to Hattie as compensation.
Hattie wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, she accepted it.
However, she believed that Ms. Fox would not let this matter be resolved so easily.
“Melody.” After calming Hattie down, Maria turned around and held Melody’s hand tightly. “I hope you can understand me. In Silverlake and this circle, nothing is more important than reputation.”
Melody could not empathize with Maria. She nodded indifferently. “I understand. However, since the agreement to sever my relationship with Dad has been written, please bear witness.”
As she spoke, she took out the agreement she had written and handed it to Maria. “Grandma, take a look.”
Maria did not accept the agreement. She stared blankly at Melody. “Melody, why are you doing this?”
Melody smiled bitterly. “Grandma, I’ve made up my mind. Although I’m no longer his daughter, I’ll always be your good granddaughter. I’ll come and visit you often.”
“Melody, don’t be rash. Think about it.”
Time and again, Maria tried to persuade Melody to stay. Russell was annoyed and said, “Mom, she doesn’t even want me as her father anymore. Why should we still ask this jinx to stay? It’s just an agreement. I’ll sign it.”