Chapter 129

MARCELLA

ONE LESS PROBLEM

The rumors were true. Ximena was a victim of the night attack. It was true.

From what I could hear the elders discuss with Enid, her condition was critical. She was just a thin line away from the dead. Something needed to be done.

This was my even chance at getting off this mansion forever. This was the only chance the goddess could toss my way to have Enid forever. All I needed to do was to visit Ximena.

I waited on the terrace for Enid to finish with the elders. I waited with with I was going to say to him fresh in my mind. I needed Enid to know that I cared not just for him but for his wife. Trust was a powerful thing.

Enid's trust was the only powerful tool I could use against Mildred.

My eyes narrowed at the girl coming toward the terrace with her face sullen, her shoulders slouched and get head hung. I needed to look just exactly as Vanessa did to convince Enid I cared.

"Vanessa," I called out firmly.

But she didn't seem to hear me. She was far of