How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 123

"Why don't you have some soup?"

Blanche didn't answer. She just stared at Loraine, her gaze sharp and unwavering. Loraine, unable to withstand the silent pressure, finally gave in. She told the housekeeper to bring up some hot soup, instructed the staff to look after Blanche carefully, and ordered the security team to keep a close watch on every corner of the estate.

Blanche sipped the soup slowly, her eyes drifting over each of the surveillance cameras perched in the corners of the room.

When she finished, the cook cleared away her bowl and utensils. As the maid came to help her upstairs, Blanche deftly slipped a phone from the maid's pocket. "Has Healy come back yet?" she asked, her tone casual.

"Young master is in his piano lesson. Should I call him over?" the maid replied.

"No need. I just didn't want him disturbing my rest. You can stand guard at the door for me," Blanche said coolly, her instructions leaving no room for argument.

The maid closed the door behind Blanche and took up her post outside, standing like a sentry—far too conspicuous to even think about checking her pockets.

As soon as the door shut, Blanche powered on the phone. The emergency dial screen flashed on.

She tapped in a long string of numbers and hit call. Instantly, the phone unlocked.

Diving into the backend, she typed in a rapid command sequence. Within seconds, the estate's security cameras froze, their feeds locked in place.

In the monitoring room, the guards noticed the screens flicker for half a second.

They blinked in confusion, rubbed their eyes, but saw nothing amiss.

Blanche rummaged through her closet, dragged out some knotted bedsheets, and tied them securely to the window frame. She waited until darkness swallowed the world outside, until even outstretched hands disappeared in the thick night. Then she dropped the makeshift rope and climbed out.

She sprinted through the night, leaving Simmons Manor far behind.

Blanche plunged into the dense woods, running until she could hardly breathe. She pulled out the phone and dialed the memorized emergency number. "Director-General, I need immediate extraction."

At that moment, on the campus of Ivycrest University—

Fernando, impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, hadn't seen any sign of Blanche. Instead, he found himself sharing the stage with Eddy.

After the alumni honor speeches, both men were asked to stay behind.

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