Chapter 401
Winifred could see right through Paige’s lousy acting. “Let’s see what she’s really up to,” she thought.
“Fine, go ahead,” Sienna said.
Sienna’s sudden agreement left Paige stunned. She stared at Sienna in disbelief. Maybe it was because Sienna had just had her babies, but the chill around her had faded a bit, replaced by a touch of gentleness. Still, those eyes of hers were enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine.
Paige gritted her teeth, her face pale. “Okay,” she muttered.
Finally, Paige got her wish and saw the kids. Each one was adorable, like little porcelain dolls—so cute and beautiful it almost hurt to look at them. There was a clear resemblance to Sienna in their features, especially around the eyes and brows.
Paige eyed the dozen or so nannies standing guard nearby and the hundred bodyguards stationed outside the door. She swallowed nervously. There was absolutely no chance of taking the kids out of here. She had no choice but to go with the second option.
Paige pulled out her phone, pretending to send a message while secretly snapping photos. The nannies didn’t notice a thing. “The babies are so cute,” she said with a forced laugh.
After a quick look, Paige decided to leave. With just a glance from Sienna, Lana was on her tail in a flash.
“Sienna, she took some photos,” Julian said, wrapping his arms around her waist from behind and resting his head on her shoulder.
“Honestly, I was more worried she’d do nothing at all,” Sienna replied. “Alright, go see the babies first. Lana should have news soon.”
Julian nodded and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.
“Ms. Hart, you were right. She didn’t go home—instead, she went to a villa. She was inside for less than ten minutes. Reno hacked into her phone and found her photo album was wiped clean,” Lana reported.
“Who did she meet?” Sienna asked.
Reno replied, “Ms. Hart, I… I still don’t know. I apologize for my incompetence—I couldn’t find out who lives there. We’ll only know if we check it out in person.”
“Alright. Reno, stay here and keep watch on that family. Lana, go bring Paige in,” Sienna said coolly.
Just as Paige opened the door, she saw Lana standing there. Her eyes went wide in shock, and she spun around to run. But the bodyguards behind her moved fast, grabbing her before she could get away.
“What are you doing? Why are you grabbing me? I didn’t do anything! You have no right to take me!” she shouted, struggling desperately.
Lana approached her slowly. “You know exactly what you did. Come with me. Ms. Hart wants a word with you.”
“I don’t know anything! Why are you grabbing me?” Paige protested, trying to sound innocent. “As long as I refuse to admit anything, what can Sienna really do to me?” she thought stubbornly.
“Let’s go.” Lana said, not bothering to argue. She pulled out a dagger from her belt and started spinning it in her hand, making her intentions crystal clear.
Paige swallowed nervously and blurted out, “Wait! I’ll go with you, I’ll go…”
Chapter 401
When they arrived at the Hart family estate, Paige was shocked to find her daughter, Tanya, already there. Her heart sank when she saw Tanya tied up.
Without thinking, she shoved past the bodyguards and rushed over. “Tanya! Sienna, if you have a problem, take it up with me! Leave my daughter out of this!”
Sienna sat with effortless grace in a black wooden chair, her moonlight-white dress making her look like a goddess stepped right out of a painting. Her aura was cool, regal, and utterly out of reach. Her indifferent eyes fell on Paige, making her feel even smaller.
“Who did you give my children’s photos to?” Sienna asked, her tone calm as ice.
“I…” Paige froze, completely stunned. She hadn’t expected them to find out. “How could they possibly know? I was so careful snapping those pictures,” she thought. “Wait, they don’t have any evidence,” she reassured herself. Her phone was empty now—there was nothing left on it.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about. What photos?” she said, feigning innocence.
Sienna’s icy stare landed on Tanya, instantly bringing back memories of when she was locked up in the Hart family house’s dark room a year ago.
Tanya grabbed Paige’s shoulders and shook her hard. “Mom, just come clean already! Are you trying to get me killed?”
“Shut up! I don’t know anything!” Paige shot back, never expecting Tanya to cave so easily. “They don’t have any proof—there’s no way they can pin this on me,” she thought stubbornly.
“Do I need to have someone recover the records from your phone? Or should I have someone break your daughter’s leg first? Guards, come here,” Sienna said coldly.
“Oh my god! No! Mom, just tell them! Please, just tell them!” Tanya screamed, her voice trembling with fear.
Tanya shook Paige desperately, using all her strength. Paige’s face was ashen, sweat streaming down her face. Her hands wouldn’t stop shaking as she stammered, sneaking nervous glances at Sienna.
“Sienna, come on, I’m still your aunt, aren’t I? If I come clean and tell you everything, you won’t hold it against me, right?” she begged, her voice trembling.
Sienna’s eyes grew cold, a predatory smile tugging at the corners of her lips. Her face was breathtakingly beautiful, but right now, it was downright chilling.
“Sienna, that day… after I left your place, I ran into this woman—no, wait, it was actually a man. He said he was your friend and handed me thirty million dollars, told me to do him a favor if he ever needed it,” Paige stammered, her voice trembling.