CHAPTER 169: The Plan Continues

Imelda and Fredie are tied up and locked up inside the windowless basement of papa’s mansion, with ten bodyguards taking turns outside its door.

Though it’s not my plan to be sympathetic to them, I end up instructing the house staff to always give them food and water on time, with a nurse at a stand by just in case they may need medical assistance.

Michael confirms that he already told Adriano about Marius’ death. Still, Adriano calls to hear it straight from me.

-[“When can I see the news of your husband’s death on TV?”]-

His voice brims with derision, while I try to make mine sound devastated.

“You won’t. I don’t wanna be questioned, let alone investigated on why or how he died so suddenly. I’ll keep this a secret for as long as possible.”

-[“Any proof that Marius is really dead?”]-

“Why make Michael your witness when you’re not trusting him? You should’ve come yourself instead of him,” I counter.

Adriano is silent for a moment, before finding his voice again.

-[“I expect