Chapter 1648 Being Watched All Along

"I'm fine," responded Cecilia.

"That's good, that's good." Queenie was speaking to Cecilia over the phone while gazing out the window. "I'm not seriously ill. The doctor said it was just hypoglycemia that caused me to faint."

Cecilia didn't understand why Queenie was telling her all that.

"As long as you're okay," she responded calmly.

Queenie continued, "I'll come over again tomorrow to see you guys and bring you some food."

"No need," Cecilia declined without giving it much thought.noveldrama

She certainly didn't want any issues to arise again because of Queenie cooking for her or bringing her meals.

She didn't want to be misunderstood by Cassandra and risk getting slapped again for no reason.

Queenie was rejected, which saddened her. She was unable to utter a single word for a long time.

"If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now," said Cecilia.

"Wait, does that mean I can come to see you whenever?" Queenie asked nervously.

"Perhaps it's best not to." Cecilia ended the call.

Queenie stared blankly at her phone, a bit dazed. "I thought she had changed her opinion of me." Caliste stood by, recounting the day's events of Cassandra's clash with Cecilia to her.

"What?" Queenie couldn't believe it. "Why didn't you stop her?"

"Before I had the chance, Ms. Evans took action," the secretary said, filled with regret.

Queenie no longer wished to stay in the hospital. She got up, left the premises, and returned to the Jamieson residence.

At that moment, Cassandra was amidst a lively conversation with a group of young ladies, all smiles and laughter. Queenie, with a cold expression, called her out.

"Mom, how come you're back from the hospital?" Cassandra didn't yet know what had happened. Queenie didn't bother with small talk. She cut straight to the chase. "Who gave you the authority to lay a hand on Ceci?"

A tremor passed through

Cassandra's heart as she

instinctively assumed Cecilia tattled on her. "Mom, I was just so worried

the

about you back then. Cecilia was t

one who told you, right? She doesn't really care about you. She just knows how to tattle."

After hearing that, Queenie became even more infuriated. "Ceci didn't tell me anything. It was Ms. Newton who told me."

A ruthless glint flashed in Cassandra's eyes. She resolved that once she held the reins of power, she would surely drive away everyone around Queenie. "I'm sorry, Mom."

"You should apologize to Ceci," Queenie stated, punctuating each word. "I chose to cook for Ceci willingly."

Cassandra nodded. "I understand now. I won't do it again in the future."

"You must remember your words, or else I won't tolerate you anymore..." Queenie coughed fiercely, her anger exacerbating her condition.

Cassandra hung her head low, her eyes filled with a cold fury. She wished she could have made Queenie drop dead right then and there. "Understood, Mom."

Only then did Queenie cough and leave.

Once Queenie left, Cassandra could no longer sit still. She headed out and instructed the driver to take her to a secluded spot.

No sooner had Cassandra stepped inside a private residence than the door was closed from within. "Cassandra," Ralph carefully emerged. "You've finally arrived."

"Dad, I can't wait any longer,"

Cassandra complained, recalling the scolding she had just received from Queenie That old witch is incredibly tough. She shows no signs of kicking the bucket even now. + feel that if she continues to live, all her wealth will eventually fall into Cecilia's hands."

After hearing that, Ralph was also full of concern. "It seems we must hasten our pace. You should increase the dosage."

"Mhm." Cassandra nodded.

The two individuals were inside the

house, deliberating on how to carry out their plan without raising any suspicion. They also discussed how to inherit Queenie's estate after her demise.

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They thought they were discreet, unaware they were being watched all along.