Chapter 934
Chapter 933:
The more this possibility consumed Maxine’s thoughts, the more wild excitement seized her chest. She had mourned Rita’s loss for decades, but now, through Rita’s extraordinary daughter, hope blazed to life within her—not a flickering ember, but a consuming wildfire. She had to capture Elliana. She had to claim Elliana for the Griffiths legacy, no matter the cost.
Maxine’s sly, unsettling grin made Katrina’s skin crawl, but she had no choice but to kneel in silence. In Maxine’s presence, she always felt so small.
“Katrina, this is your chance to prove yourself,” Maxine said, her eyes sharp and her tone cold. “If you succeed, your place as the heir to the Griffiths family will be secured. But if you fail, you have no right to blame me for showing no mercy.” She paused long enough for the weight of her words to settle. “As the head of this family, my duty is to choose the most deserving successor. So, will you take on this challenge p>
Katrina’s heart thudded like a drum in her chest. She tried to hold Maxine’s gaze, but the words nearly choked her.
She understood just how dangerous this challenge could be—failure didn’t just mean disgrace; it could mean death. Turning away now meant surrendering her right to the throne right then and there. She wouldn’t let that happen. Losing her claim was unthinkable. She had waited for years, her heart set on becoming the leader of the Griffiths family. She would never let that opportunity slip through her fingers—not while she could still fight.
Conflicting emotions threatened to overwhelm Katrina, leaving her torn between the fear of failure and the pull of her ambition.
Maxine didn’t press Katrina for an answer, instead letting the moment stretch. An heir to the Griffiths family, after all, needed the composure to face impossible decisions, not act on impulse.
Jules, despite Maxine’s affection for him since childhood, never forgot that he was adopted. He kept his head bowed, knowing his place in this matter. When the silence had lingered long enough, Katrina straightened her back and fixed her eyes on Maxine. “I’ll do it. I accept the challenge p>
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Maxine kept her face unreadable, the only shift a faint lift of her brow. “Have you really thought things through?” she asked, her tone flat.
“I have,” Katrina replied, her voice gaining strength. “You always told me that a real heir never backs down. I refuse to be a coward p>
Maxine appreciated this answer. A faint hint of approval flickered across her face. “Well said, Katrina. Your choice does not disappoint me.” Yet, in the next breath, her voice changed, turning sharp and cold. “I should warn you, this challenge is anything but simple. The odds are stacked against you, and failure could cost you your life p>
“I have no fear,” Katrina answered, her voice firm with resolve. “For this challenge, I am prepared to risk everything, even my own life p>
Katrina’s resolute, no-turning-back bearing pleased Maxine all over again.
Maxine reached out, her hand settling on Katrina’s head in a gesture that looked gentle but carried no comfort. Just as quickly, her tone turned sharp. “Katrina, your challenge is simple. Eliminate Elliana p>
Shock rippled through Katrina. She hadn’t expected the challenge to be killing Elliana. But it wasn’t a daunting challenge.
True, their attempt to claim Elliana’s life the other night had failed, but that was more a result of poor planning and the grand error of underestimating Elliana. Elliana had blindsided everyone with that fierce display, but their failure was less about her strength and more about their own arrogance. They’d gone in without a proper plan, and Cole showing up at the worst moment tipped the odds in Elliana’s favor. If not for that, they would have come back victorious. Next time would be different. With enough people and a real strategy, finishing the job wouldn’t be difficult.