Chapter 580\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 580\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Judson, I know there\u2019s bad blood between you and Lucius, Trudy said, her voice trembling. \u201cJust let me go, and I\u2019ll tell you everything\u2013all the secrets of our finishing school.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The corner of Larissa\u2019s mouth lifted in a derisive smirk. \u201cWhat secrets could you possibly have? It\u2019s an open secret that you lure naive young women into your little academy, only to serve them up to powerful men in high society. All to win favors for Lucius.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The color drained from Trudy\u2019s face, but she pressed on anyway. \u201cYou\u2019re right, that\u2019s the gist of it. But even if that gets out, the worst that can happen is I become the scapegoat. It won\u2019t be enough to bring Lucius down. And you want to bring him down, don\u2019t you, Ms. Judson? I know you have a score\u00a0<\/p>\n
to settle with him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa raised an eyebrow, entirely unsurprised. She scoffed, \u201cOh? And I suppose you have something that could actually do some real damage to him?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Trudy hesitated for a moment before nodding. \u201cI do know one of his secrets. But you have to promise to let me go first.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A flicker of amusement glinted in Larissa\u2019s eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s hear it,\u201d she said slowly. \u201cIf this secret is as valuable as you claim, I might consider your offer.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Trudy was out of options. To save her own skin, she had no choice but to tell the truth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery year, Lucius hosts a masquerade party called Mystique Blossom. The guest list is exclusive, filled with powerful figures. And no one knows who\u2019s on it except Lucius and the Lincoln family matriarch, Helena.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa\u2019s eyes darkened. A secret party? Even Nightveil hadn\u2019t uncovered this.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGo on,\u201d Larissa said, easing her foot off the accelerator, ready to listen closely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing she had captured Larissa\u2019s interest, Trudy continued, more confident now. \u201cThe location changes every year. The last few were held in remote areas overseas. But from what I\u2019ve heard, next year\u2019s party might be held on an island right here in the country.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She paused for a moment before adding, \u201cAnd it\u2019s always held in April. I doubt that will change for next year\u2019s event.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa nodded thoughtfully. \u201cSo what does it take to get an invitation?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou need an official invitation from Lucius himself,\u201d Trudy explained. \u201cThe truly powerful players get one personally from him. Others\u2026 well, they earn their spot by doing his dirty work.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa considered this for a moment. \u201cIs that all?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s everything I know!\u201d Trudy said quickly. \u201cMy academy only handles a fraction of his affairs. I\u2019m not privy to the Lincoln family\u2019s other businesses or events.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, wait, there is one more thing,\u201d Trudy added suddenly. \u201cLucius saddled me with Honora.\u201d She remembered Honora, another one of Larissa\u2019s enemies!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa let out a sharp, derisive laugh. \u201cLucius made Honora work for you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
14:27\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 580\u00a0<\/p>\n
Right, Honora was once hailed as Regal City\u2019s most brilliant debutante. Lucius must have thought her. \u201ctalents\u201d would be perfect for training the girls they duped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI know Honora has crossed you, Ms. Judson,\u201d Trudy said with a fawning smile, as if she could deliver Honora gift\u2013wrapped on the spot. \u201cLet me go, and I\u2019ll hand her over<\/p>\n
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