“Mother!” Chloe exclaimed as Linda pulled her away, out of the council hall. “Why would you drag me out like that? I wanted to drill her some more. Their story isn’t adding up… they’re hiding something, I’m sure of it.”
“They are,” Linda said calmly, “but you can’t keep questioning them. Richard will lash out at you. From now on, you’ve got to be on his good side—even if it means being nice to her for now.”
“Mother, are you the one saying this?” Chloe glared at her, shocked. “I’d rather die than be nice to that abomination.”
She stormed off in a fury.
From behind, an older voice snapped, “Why are you telling my granddaughter to be nice to that thing? Or have you gone mad like Richard?” Fabian scoffed loudly. “What’s wrong with you all in this house? That girl will tear this family apa
