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Jennifer watched the tense standoff with a mocking smile.
Noticing Sarah’s stunned expression, she knew that Sarah had deliberately backed off to force Asher and Dylan to make a choice.
After all, Sarah had pulled the same trick during Daniel’s song plagiarism scandal.
Back then, Asher had emotionally manipulated Daniel into sacrificing himself to protect Sarah.
But people who loved to guilt–trip others often sang a different tune when they were on the receiving end.
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It was easy to preach forgiveness when the knife’s cutting someone else’s foot.
But when that same knife cut their foot, would they still be so generous?
Jennifer was suddenly very curious to see what choice Asher and Dylan would
make.
“Now’s your chance to twist the knife,” Timothy whispered, squeezing her hand.
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Jennifer was surprised he’d read her mind so easily.
She stood up and looked at the cage by the lake. “Now it’s your turn to choose. Since Sarah just said she wants to die, why don’t we let her?”
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Sarah’s face turned ghostly pale. “That
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bitch Jennifer actually wanted me dead!” she thought.
Asher quickly spoke up, “No, Sarah has done so much for the Hargreaves family, Jennifer, you can’t just…”
Jennifer cut him off mid–sentence.
“Asher, I get it, okay? Sarah’s debt to the Hargreaves family. I’m sick of hearing about it.”
“Well, as long as you understand.”
“So if Sarah’s off–limits, that leaves just you and Dylan to choose from. Since Asher’s being so noble about this, maybe we should sacrifice you.”
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Jennifer had chosen Asher, putting him in an impossible position.
The atmosphere grew tense and uncomfortable.
Dylan spoke up firmly, “Asher, I refuse to believe Timothy would actually kill any of
us.”
Timothy let out a sneer. “One minute left. Time’s running out.”
Asher’s expression darkened.
Sarah had fallen silent now, worried she might actually be sacrificed.
Jennifer chimed in, “Why don’t you guys
play rock–paper–scissors for it?”
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Dylan turned to Jennifer. “I can heal Timothy’s leg. You’d better think carefully about that.”
“Fine, at least you’re useful. Between you and Sarah’s debt to the Hargreaves family, I guess that means Asher will have to take one for the team to save you both.”
When Jennifer finished speaking, Asher’s voice changed. “Jennifer, you’re trying to kill me?”
“What can I do? I want to save you too, but maybe Dylan should be the one to sacrifice himself.”
Jennifer continued, “Isn’t Dylan always talking about being family? Surely, you’re willing to make sacrifices for the family
now.”
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Dylan was clearly unhappy about this.
He stared at Jennifer and said, “If I die, Timothy will never walk again.”
“Dylan, have you forgotten how that medicine was developed? Even without you, I can still make Timothy walk!”
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Jennifer was sick of the Hargreaves family using this to threaten Timothy.
Asher’s face turned ghostly pale. “But I’m your brother!”
“Yes, you’re my brother, but when I faced troubles and suffered, only Timothy stood up for me and helped me get justice.”
Jennifer spoke with a stone–cold
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guilt–tripping others, didn’t you? Always saying how Sarah had done so much for the Hargreaves family, forcing me to back down? Well, now it’s your turn.”
Timothy’s thin lips parted as he counted down. “Ten, nine… three, two, one.”
When the Hargreaves family members failed to make a choice, the cage sank lower.
The space was running out.
The three began to struggle, and Sarah, being the weakest, ended up being pushed to the bottom.
Daniel’s face turned pale with fear. “Jennifer, teaching them a lesson is
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énough. There’s no need for bloodshed. It’ll only cause trouble.”
When Jennifer saw Sarah being pushed down, she realized how selfish the Hargreaves family indeed was.
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They only knew how to sacrifice others‘ interests, but when it was their turn, they wouldn’t budge an inch.
Jennifer looked at Timothy and said, “Let them up.”
“It isn’t over yet.”
Timothy glanced at the others, and the cage was raised slightly.
Asher and Dylan both poked their heads out to catch their breath, exchanging
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awkward looks with each other.
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Daniel called from the shore, “What about
Sarah? Get her out of there!”
