Twisted Ties of Love novel Chapter 412

"So, you're just gonna let Rachel off the hook?" Casey Dempsey asked after emerging from the storeroom.

"Damn straight, she'll get what's coming to her."

Just because she didn't press further didn't mean she had forgiven Rachel. She knew what was coming, and Rachel's problems were far from simple.

Kristin never made a bad deal. From the start, she simply wanted to get back at Izabella. To have someone she trusted betray her and destroy her valuables, it was a double whammy.

Niki was important to Izabella but just a cat to others.

Trading a cat for a hundred grand? It was not worth it for Kristin, especially since this whole fiasco didn't hit Izabella, but landed her in hot water instead.

So, there was no way in hell she would give Rachel that hundred grand.

One wrong move and it would have been all downhill from there. Rachel would get what she deserved.

People should be kind, but too much kindness makes you a saint. Izabella didn't want to be a saint. After Rachel betrayed her and indirectly caused Niki's death, there was no way she'd forgive her just because of an apology.

It simply was not a stroll in the park.

She wasn't forgiving. She was a big fan of karma. The hardship she'd been through, the tears she'd shed, the pain she'd endured, the midnight meltdowns, she wanted the others to feel it all.

She wouldn't overlook anyone—Kristin, Brett Windham, or the tormentor Nathaniel Krueger.

Rachel's fate would be their fate.

But when it came to torment, she could never outdo Brett and Nathaniel.

Nathaniel tormented her physically, while Brett attacked her mentally and physically.

Brett's specialty was finding one's deepest fears, like knowing Kristin was scared shitless of dogs.

Also, he loved to ruin all of one's good qualities. Family background, self-esteem, pride - if you had it, he'd take it.

A Global Group's acquisition of X Entertainment had caught the business world's attention. Many tried to investigate the real owner of the company but found no clues.

That only proved that A Global Group was no small fish. Some were wary, some tried to get close, and some stayed on the sidelines, doing nothing.

Izabella left the group's affairs to others. Rachel's betrayal caused her to distrust everyone, but she could not sit idly by.

So, the task of selecting personnel was on Casey.

Izabella looked up at the sky and said, "Weather's about to turn."

Casey looked up too. Clear blue sky, no clouds. He was puzzled. It didn't seem like the weather was going to change.

"The forecast didn't say anything about weather changes," he said.

Izabella laughed. Once R City entered autumn, winter wasn't far behind. Let the cold weather cool Kristin down.

Looking at her phone, Izabella had many missed calls and messages, most of them concerned about her.

She replied to a few messages, then called Brad York.

Izabella, who had taken leave due to personal reasons, caused a delay in the filming schedule. Izabella felt sorry, but Brad York understood her situation.

In the crew, everyone claimed to care for each other. But most of it was lip service, behind the back it was all mockery and cold words.

A lot had changed in just two days. From Izabella's cat dying, to Ariana being accused of animal cruelty, and even Kristin getting involved.

Izabella and Kristin worked for the same company. She once claimed to be close to Izabella at a party, but later slandered her behind her back.

Nobody dared to get close to Kristin, fearing that they'd be the next to fall into trouble because of her. Must admit, the woman could act.

Besides the "animal abuse incident", people were also buzzing about the bankruptcy and change of ownership at X Entertainment.

The futures of Kristin and Izabella were uncertain. The company's major reform could either make them soar or lead them to a dead end. For their competitors, this was undoubtedly good news.

Kristin's situation was unclear, but Izabella should be fine. Nathaniel and Brett had just fought for her not long ago. With either one of these sponsors, she wouldn't lack resources.

After some analysis, it seemed like Kristin and Izabella had switched places in a short time.

Brad York wasn't surprised when Izabella called. He comforted her, "Don't be too upset. Ariana might be sent to a mental hospital due to her disfigurement and blindness, and unstable mental state."

Some might think Izabella just lost a pet and could easily replace it. But Brad York didn't think so.

He had a dog at home and totally got how she felt when she found out her cat was killed.

For humans, pets may be a small part of their lives, but for pets, their owners are their entire world.

Izabella's affection for her cat was not simple. If it were a regular pet, would she always keep it by her side or even have someone care for it?

Everyone has a soft spot for beauty, animals included. But her cat was not the most beautiful in the litter. Izabella never discarded it, despite the fact that it lacked fur in spots, had physical flaws, and was not quite attractive.

You could tell the cat was very special to Izabella. And some mean-spirited folks decided to take revenge on her using that special connection as an advantage.

Brad York said to Izabella, "How about you take a month off? Chill at home and regroup. Don't worry about the show, I'll get the other actors sorted."

Izabella replied, "Thanks, Mr. York, but you don't have to give me a whole month off. I'll be back on set the day after tomorrow."

Izabella had been shooting for 45 days. She didn't have much left, just a few outdoor scenes and her scenes with Kristin.

Thank goodness they hadn't started filming with Kristin yet, or it would've been a total waste of time.