Chapter 70\u00a0<\/p>\n
Heron said, \u201cIt\u2019s not just a simple key. It\u2019s enough to destroy the Yates family for good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He pointed at the plaque at the center of the mausoleum.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe traitor that your mother discovered was Soren Yates, my nephew. He colluded with Alex Lambert, the previous head of the family, and Sloane Pharmaceuticals.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThey used the Yates family\u2019s ancient formulas to create a novel neurotoxin. It was odorless and colorless, yet it could easily take over someone\u2019s mind. If such a thing were sold to the public, there would be dire consequences.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cZoe discovered their records of their experiments and hid them inside the treasure trove. She thought that if she took the Seeker\u2019s Twinstone, she could protect the evidence and force us to back down. But she underestimated Soren\u2019s cruelty and overestimated the family elders\u2018 courage.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Heron\u2019s face was etched with hatred as he continued, \u201cWe were afraid that the whole Yates family would be implicated, so we\u00a0<\/p>\n
chose to handle it like cowards.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSoren, on the other hand, wanted to get rid of the root of the problem and claim the treasure trove for himself. So he put a hit on her!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
So that was the truth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Genevieve dug her nails into her palms, hatred churning in her gut.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She asked, \u201cSo, the evidence is inside the treasure trove?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Heron nodded. \u201cIt\u2019s still there. But the location of the treasure trove is passed down by each head of the family through word\u00a0<\/p>\n
of mouth-\u201cI\u00a0<\/p>\n
Suddenly, a loud crash sounded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Someone had rammed into the heavy black door of the mausoleum. Splinters of wood and dust flew into the air.\u00a0<\/p>\n
More than ten figures dressed in black rushed into the hall. They moved quickly and with great skill, each of them holding a dagger that glinted in the dim light.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The leader of the pack wore a black windbreaker and stood firmly in front. He slowly looked up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Genevieve was shocked. \u201cZachary?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zachary gave her a glance before looking at Heron with a greedy look in his eyes. Then, he diverted his gaze to the Seeker\u2019s Twinstone in Genevieve\u2019s hands.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGenevieve, I have to thank you for doing so much work for me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A man walked out from behind him. He was one of the people in charge of Sloane Pharmaceuticals\u2018 business in the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He adjusted his glasses and said politely, \u201cMr. Yates, our boss is extremely interested in the Yates family\u2019s ancient formulas. We would like to invite you over for a cup of tea. Of course, we would like the key in Ms. Whitfield\u2019s hands as well.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIn your dreams!\u201d Heron trembled with fury. He took the pestle next to him and stood in front of Genevieve, taking a protective stance. \u201cFuck off, you bastards!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zachary merely sniggered, his eyes full of disdain. \u201cAn old man like you should really learn when to take the easy way out. Since you\u2019re set on making things hard for yourself, you leave me no choice.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He waved a hand, ordering, \u201cStrike now! Take the key and get rid of them! Remember to make it look like the Yates family had an internal conflict about the family\u2019s heirlooms, and they ended up killing each other when things got out of hand.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
X CLOSE\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 70\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wanted all the blame to fall squarely on Genevieve\u2019s shoulders.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Two figures in black lunged at Heron.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLook out!\u201d Genevieve pushed Heron out of the way and grabbed a heavy mortar from the table. She swung it down on one man\u2019s head without any hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The man fell to the floor with a thud.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The other thug thrust his dagger toward Genevieve\u2019s chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She lithely dodged the dagger, twisting her body at an unnatural angle and stomping on the thug\u2019s knee.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The thug knelt on the floor, howling in pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In just a matter of seconds, Genevieve had defeated the two professional fighters.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zachary\u2019s expression fell. \u201cIt seems like I underestimated you. All of you\u2013move together and destroy her!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The mausoleum wasn\u2019t big, and Genevieve\u2019s back was already against the table of ancestral plaques.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Another figure in black took advantage of the situation and aimed his dagger at Heron from a specific angle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In an effort to protect Heron, Genevieve moved to the side. She dodged the attack, but her arm was cut open by the dagger, leaving a deep wound and blood all over her sleeve.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 71\u00a0<\/p>\n
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