Chapter 24: Poisoned To Death

Leah's POV

My father's curses sent a chill down my spine.

"No, Father, please... don’t hang up!" I gripped the phone tightly, pleading. "This was all just an accident..."

"The only reason I allowed you and that useless brat Tristan to go to Blazewood Pack was because you told me he controls the Carnival City project, and you could get Ironclaw Pack involved," my father said coldly. "But now, not only is that brat's ex-wife still alive, you've also lost the project. Tell me, why should I still help you?"

"Because it was all an accident!" I said desperately. "I underestimated Evelyn, and she took advantage of that. But from now on, I'll take this seriously! I'm your daughter—dealing with a country bumpkin like Evelyn should be easy!"

There was a long silence on the other end of the line.

My heart pounded in my chest.

"You are right about that," my father finally said. "My daughter should have no trouble crushing a woman like that."

I breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you for stil