Chapter 21 At Sylvia’s residence, after Isabel had been taken away, Sylvia had just been sitting in a chair and zoning out.

She formulated countless plans to take Isabel back, but none of them were viable.

It was not so much about her lack of strength, but Odell was just that much more powerful.

Ever since his victory over his stepmother a few years ago, he had taken full control of the Carter Corporation and had since expanded its influence rapidly. In recent years, the corporation had surpassed all other competitors and cemented its place as the kingpin in Westchester City.

He was as powerful as they came.

would not work, but underhanded methods were

at night by

daughter’s temper, she figured Isabel was still awake by this

bring her phone, Sylvia

call was answered within several rings. Isabel’s crisp voice immediately followed, “Mommy, I’m with brother now.

like she was ill-treated. Sylvia breathed a sigh of relief and asked, “Has your brother eaten?” “Yup, he finished a big bowl of porridge.” Sylvia smiled. “That’s

yet?” “I did. I ate with Aunt Tonya,” Sylvia answered without skipping a beat. “Hmm.” Isabel hummed, then suddenly declared boldly, “Mommy, don’t be sad. I will make sure the stinky uncle gets what’s coming to him!” Sylvia was just about to say something when she heard Isabel crying out, “Hey, you jerk, give me my phone…” Her voice grew faint, and soon it was evident that her phone had just been snatched away. Then, Sylvia heard Odell’s severe voice, “For Isabel’s sake, I’ll let what happened back then slide. You’d do well to watch yourself from here on and not cause

 

was about to retort but sensibly stayed quiet. She could not play rough with

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