Chapter 96
Inside the theater, as Ella was brought in, no one dared to speak. Orion pushed her into the open area in front and used a knife to cut the ropes tying her up.
Finally free. Ella tore off the black tape covering her mouth and, filled with fear, ran towards Victoria, shouting. “Ms. Harris, help me!”
Victoria didn’t help her. Instead, she took a step back to distance herself and asked seriously. “Did you do it?”
“What did I do?” Ella pretended not to know, holding onto her sleeve and shaking her head. “I don’t know what happened. I was just relaxing at home when I suddenly got picked up
Victoria signaled her assistant to bring the laptop arul played a video. In it, a woman with her head down walked backstage holding a kettle. She was wearing the exact same clothes as Ella was wearing now, Victoria calmly asked, Is this you?”
Ella had forgotten there were cameras on the corridors. A quick panic flashed in Ella’s eyes as she hit her lip and admitted, “Yes, that’s me. I was just delivering some freshly boiled water…” She realized she couldn’t keep the secret any longer. It was time to face the consequences
Ella held onto Victoria’s arm, crying. “Ms. Harris, I didn’t mean it. I was just passing by, who knew she would run into…”
In Victoria’s eyes. Ella was always elegant and graceful, and she was never seen scheming against others. Whether it was intentional or a coincidence today, Victoria wasn’t sure. She instinctively glanced at Lenore
Lenore was on the phone. It was Bonnie calling from the hospital, her voice filled with tears, “Lenore, the doctor diagnosed it as severe burns…
It wasn’t cold in the grand theater; backstage, they wore skirts for the sake of appearance and ease of dancing, with sheer fabric that provided little warmth.
The water drenched Emily’s legs, from her thighs to her calves, sparing no part. Although it couldn’t harm the bones, it damaged the subcutaneous fat and muscles. Now, Emily’s legs were a terrifying sight of decay.
After hanging up the phone, Lenore ignored the looks directed her way and stepped forward, her presence even unnerving Victoria. She stood firmly in front of Ella and said in a calm voice. “Whether it was intentional or accidental. Im giving you one chance.
Seeing the girl’s face, a hint of jealousy flashed through Ella’s eyes. Listening to her arrogant words, Ella’s heart sank more and more. Keeping her panic in check, she asked, “Who are you, and why should I let you give me a chance?”
Victoria’s expression shifted, wanting to speak, but a single glance from Lenore silenced her.
“Lenore…. At that moment, a slender figure stepped out from the seat. It was Esther. With tears shimmering in her eyes, she looked at Lenore and said. “Ella didn’t do it on purpose, and Bonnie isn’t hurt. Do you really need to be so harsh?”
These words caused those in the front few rows to react with interest
They know each other?”
“Are they related?”
“That relationship sounds really complicated…
Ella suddenly had a realization, her eyes widening slightly. “You are Lenore!”
“Lenore” Esther clasped her hands, looking as fragile as a willow. “Yesterday, when you suddenly burst into the backstage and tore their dance costumes, Mr. Joseph Chapin backed you, so the teachers didn’t hold it against you Today, Ella wasn’t trying to upset you, yet you’re still being unforgiving.”
Lenore gave Esther a sideways glance and sat in an empty seat with her legs crossed, exuding a powerful presence. She raised her eyebrows boldly, and a faint, cold smile appeared on her lips. “You said I’m in the right, so why should I let it go!”
Esther paused and bit her lip. “But she’s our
“Yours, not her.” It was Joseph’s voice
cousin!”
Joseph was actually siding with Lenore. It slowly dawned on Ella, her face turning pale. The only one able to help her now was Victoria.
Clinging tightly to Victoria, she pleaded, “Ms. Harris, I swear I didn’t mean it. I’ll pay the medical bills for the girl who got burned. I’ll compensate
11:43 AM C
Chapter 96
Lenore looked up, a subtle hint of dark red in her eyes. “Can money buy you a pair of legs?”