Chapter 570

Before Daniela could respond, Cedric kicked Elyse without hesitation.

"In your dreams! Natalie tried to harm my wife,and now you expect us to help her? Let me make one thing clear-I'll personally see to it that she never walks free again!"

Elyse stumbled back, eyes wide in shock as she took in Cedric's seething expression. "It's over..."

She grabbed Nina's hand. "Nina, go beg Daniela!She's always looked out for you-she'll listen if you ask. Natalie is your sister! You wouldn't be so cruel as to turn your back on her, would you?"

Nina yanked her hand away, her voice cold. "Mom,when Natalie had me thrown into that warehouse, did you plead with her the way you're pleading with me now? Did you even try?"

Nina's gaze bore into Elyse, demanding answers.

Elyse looked away, too ashamed to look at her daughter. "I did beg her, but she wouldn't listen.You've always done what I asked, haven't you?"

Nina scoffed, her laugh sharp and bitter. "So because | was obedient, I should just accept everything without question? Mom, Natalie committed murder! She took a life-she has to answer for it!"

As soon as the words left her mouth, the police arrived.

They dragged Natalie away, with Cedric close behind, accompanied by a lawyer.

Elyse slumped into a corner, trembling. Natalie thrashed against her restraints, her voice ringing with venom as she screamed, "Daniela, you just wait! I'll come back! I'll come back and kill you!"

That threat left Cedric on high alert. From the day Natalie was locked up to the final court ruling, Cedric was present at every stage, ensuring justice was served.

It was only after the verdict was sealed that Cedric finally exhaled, releasing the breath he hadn't realized he was holding.

Daniela,however,remained composed throughout.

"Babe, even thinking about it now gives me chills,"Cedric admitted.

Daniela responded with a small, knowing smile.

"But seriously, how did you dodge like that? It was incredible!"

"Oh? Did it look that cool?" Daniela teased.

"Absolutely! I even tried to recreate it a few times after, but | couldn't pull it off!" Cedric confessed, stil baffled.

Daniela let out a soft chuckle. "In moments of crisis,the body releases adrenaline, triggering instinctive reactions. It's a natural response."

Cedric noddled, taking her explanation at face value.

With Natalie out of the picture, Elyse suddenly turned her attention to Nina, showering her with an almost suffocating amount of affection on set.

To outsiders, she seemed like the perfect, doting mother.

But Nina knew better. Natalie was gone, and Elyse could only rely on her now.

"Nina," Elyse cooed, setting a glass of water in front of her. "Don't you find it inconvenient living at Daniela's? You're a rising star now-you have fans watching you. Staying at her place isn't ideal.Why don't you ask Daniela to let you move into our old villa instead?"

Nina's gaze remained cold, unreadable.

Elyse pressed on, her tone sickeningly sweet."Daniela was going to give that house to Natalie anyway.What difference does it make if you take it instead?"

Nina didn't even need to think twice. "It's you who wants to move into the house."

Elyse let out an awkward chuckle. "Sweetheart, I just worry about you living alone. And let's be honest,this isn't even your place. Daniela may not say anything, but Cedric? Over time, he's bound to mind.And Lillian? You know how difficult she can be.Wouldn't you be better off somewhere else? Come live with me, and I'll take care of you. You've always said I played favorites, but this is my chance to make it up to you, alright?"

Nina let out a sharp scoff, "So, Mom, your idea of making it up to me only works in a big house?"

Elyse frowned slightly, still not used to being patient with Nina.