Something feels off. Didnt Mrs. Sullivan say that Mr. Sullivan got into a car accident? If you ask me, he looks perfectly fine.
Yeah, youre right. Did you see the irked look on Mrs. Sullivans face just now? Do you think she made the accident all up?
I dont know. But something strange is definitely going on. Look at her again. Doesnt she seem anxious about todays press conference?
I heard that theyre announcing Odins death today, so I didnt think shed be here.
Yeah, youre on to something.
As the gossiping amongst a few reporters grew, more and more people realized that todays press conference was a bit odd.
Meanwhile, Maria was in utter disbelief that Victor had arrived completely unscathed. With her plan ruined, she couldnt stop the disappointment she felt from showing up on her face.
How is that even possible? I heard his injuries shouldve landed him in the hospital! Heck, he shouldnt even be breathing right now!
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While Maria was scrambling to figure out what happened, Carson stayed in his seat and showed no interest in the commotion.
However, his carefree attitude quickly disappeared when he saw the woman walking behind Victor.
Carsons eyes widened in shock. He was having so much trouble believing what he saw that he couldnt help but rub his eyes. He waited anxiously for Victor and his entourage to come closer so he could get a clear look at the womans face. But when it happened, he still couldnt make sense of what was going on.
Pinch me, Carson whispered to his lackey standing behind him.
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What did you just say, sir? Thinking he might have heard it wrong, his subordinate responded with skepticism.
Im not kidding. Hurry up and pinch me! urged Carson.
Although Carsons subordinate still couldnt believe that his boss would ask him to do such a silly thing, he mustered up his courage and did it anyway.
After getting pinched in the arm, Carson took a deep breath before exclaiming, Oh my God, this isnt a dream. This cant be happening!
How is she still alive?
A few seconds later, Victor finally arrived at the front.
No matter how hard he tried, Carson couldnt take his eyes off
Rachel. But despite being overwhelmingly confused, he managed to open his mouth and ask, Hey Is that really you? Or are you a ghost trying to haunt me?
Rachel glanced at Carson while trying her best not to roll her eyes at him. Instead of responding, she gave him the cold shoulder and went back to minding her own business. While doing so, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a red mark on Victors cuff, causing the look on her face to darken.
When Maria saw Rachel, her hands clenched, and disbelief showed in her eyes. How can she be here? Why didnt I know that she is back?
Rachel felt Marias gaze on her, so she turned her head and looked at her.
Seeing the hostility in Marias eyes, Rachel felt strange. She stared at Maria for a while.
She had heard of Maria before. She married Victors father w