Chapter 389
Evelyn Roland observed the crowd's reactions with cold indifference, offering no comfort.
Isabella Langley had maintained her favored status all these years solely through her masterful manipulation skills.
As for the heartbreak of her deceived family members, it wasn't Evelyn's place to intervene.
"Mom, Dad, brothers...save me..." Isabella wept pitifully, tears streaming down her delicate face like pear blossoms in the rain. "It hurts so much..."
But the swarming venomous insects left no room for sympathy.
"Isabella, you—"
"Master Xingyun!" Alice suddenly spoke up. "This is the true Roland heiress, our savior!"
The prayer beads snapped with a sharp crack.
Master Xingyun's expression darkened instantly. "A case of mistaken identity? Then this young lady..."
Isabella dug her nails into her palms, her face turning deathly pale.
Evelyn gave a hoarse chuckle as she retrieved several herbs from her bag.
With practiced efficiency, she crushed the plants until their juices seeped out. Producing a small mortar, she added dried medicinal leaves.
A subtle herbal fragrance permeated the air.
Then came the horrifying sight—the insects retreated like a receding tide.
"This..." The crowd gaped in astonishment.
"Mom, Dad, brothers." Evelyn handed them the powdered mixture. "Sprinkle it on the ground."
The moment the powder touched the floor, the plump white larvae shriveled instantly.
Complete silence fell over the gathering.
"That's all it took?" someone challenged. "Why didn't you act sooner?"
"Exactly! You enjoyed watching us suffer!"
Accusations flew thick and fast.
"Liam Zheng! Mason Murray! William Xing!" Alexander Roland barked their names, eyes blazing with fury.
He would never forget the sight of his sister being driven from the temple yesterday.
"Alex." Evelyn restrained him with a touch. "I'll settle my own scores."
Her piercing gaze swept across the crowd before landing on Isabella. "Care to explain?"
Isabella stumbled backward in panic.
With a cold smile, Evelyn revealed the full truth about the blessing ceremony.
Alice nodded vigorously in confirmation beside her.