Chapter 938
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Miguel had possessed brilliance rivaling Rita’s own—his wisdom and talents burned like twin stars. Such a remarkable man had never intended to serve as a mere tool within the Griffiths machine, yet his profound love for Rita convinced him to accept contentment within their confines.
After Rita fled her arranged marriage with Miguel to bear Arthur’s children, Miguel’s devotion had transformed into bitter conflict with Maxine. He’d vanished in rage, his current whereabouts remaining a mystery.
Maxine had cherished this nephew deeply, valuing his contributions immensely. Miguel’s departure carved a wound that never fully healed.
Losing both Rita and Miguel simultaneously had dealt devastating blows to the family’s foundation.
Beyond these losses, another exceptionally gifted member had abandoned the family fold, her fate shrouded in uncertainty—life or death remained unknown. That member bore the name Sophie Seydoux, daughter of Maxine’s elder sister. Sophie had blazed with prodigious intelligence, initially catching Maxine’s attention as potential heiress material. Unfortunately, cruel genetics had cursed Sophie with a mutation, transforming her into a Psychephrenia patient. No family member possessed the knowledge to cure Psychephrenia—even Maxine’s vast expertise proved helpless against the affliction.
Sophie’s combat abilities had reached legendary status, and each illness episode unleashed unpredictable destruction. After careful deliberation, Maxine had ordered Sophie’s execution.
However, maternal love had prevented the deed—Sophie’s mother had secretly orchestrated her escape.
The Griffiths code forbade anyone possessing intimate family secrets from walking free. Following ancient traditions, Maxine had dispatched hunters to track Sophie, yet she remained perpetually beyond their grasp.
Sophie’s mother, having committed this grave transgression, had languished in dungeon darkness for years, enduring endless torment.
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Davin sincerely hoped the Griffiths family would avoid another devastating betrayal. Should Katrina rebel over the heiress transition, it would carve fresh scars across their already delicate dynamics.
Yet, Maxine remained utterly indifferent to Davin’s concerns. In her worldview, succession battles demanded nothing less than absolute brutality.
“Katrina merits no worry whatsoever. She lacks the intellectual fire and raw talent that Rita or Sophie possessed,” Maxine dismissed with casual cruelty. “I have granted her command of the Serpent Society for one month, tasking her with ending Elliana. In my estimation, she will soon perish at Elliana’s superior hands p>
Maxine had sent Katrina after Elliana—fully expecting Elliana to kill Katrina. This struck Davin like a blow, leaving him momentarily speechless. Katrina might not have been Maxine’s blood, but she was still a Griffiths. Years ago, Maxine had handpicked Katrina as heir, raised her, and groomed her. And now, this same woman was not only willing to cast Katrina aside like a broken toy, but seemed utterly indifferent to her fate. Maxine was merciless.
Davin had always understood that the Griffiths matriarchs were ruthless by necessity, but Maxine was in a league of her own. She was colder and more calculating than any of her predecessors.
Davin could still remember the stories about Maxine in her younger days—tales of a sweet, gentle girl with a kind heart. But then came those mysterious three years she’d spent overseas. When she finally returned home, that innocent girl had vanished completely, replaced by the calculating woman sitting across from him now. Whatever had happened during those three years had transformed her beyond recognition, and what had transpired at that time remained buried in shadows.