The Queen's Back (Mona and Maxwell)
Chapter 181

When Mona walked out, she saw Maxwell waiting outside the prison. He was wearing a black windbreaker and leaning lazily against his car with his arms crossed. Their gazes met, and Maxwell greeted her with a smile.

The warm sunlight shone on Maxwell, adding some warmth to his cold temperament. The spring breeze wafted his scent and gently blew his fine hair. His eyes were especially bright as he looked at Mona.

Seeing Mona leaving the prison, Maxwell strode straight to her and held her hand. He said softly, "Mona, don't be afraid. Remember, it's all in the past."

Maxwell was afraid that when Mona saw Jeremy in prison, she would think of Jeremy holding a knife to her neck. Therefore, when he received Mona's message, saying she was visiting Jeremy, he immediately skipped his meeting and went to the state's prison.

Maxwell also knew what Mona wanted to say to Jeremy. So, he decided to wait outside. Maxwell was convinced that when Mona saw his face after leaving the prison, her mood would improve.

"I know it's all in the past. I'm not afraid anymore. Let's go home, I'm hungry. I want to eat pork," Mona shook Maxwell's shoulders. After the offer, it was up to Jeremy to make a decision. Mona would just have to wait.

Shortly after Mona left, Barbara visited Jeremy in disguise. After all, Jeremy had given her life, but he was extremely irresponsible as a father. So when he ended up in prison, Barbara felt he had brought this upon himself. She was even more disappointed when replaceing out he failed to die together with Mona.

Seeing the aged Jeremy in prison, Barbara's heart did not waver. However, she still called him father. When she looked at Jeremy, her eyes were still filled with tears. If not for the fact she was afraid Jeremy would say something to the police and implicate her or Beatrice, she would not have come to such a lousy place. She cursed in her heart.

"Barbara, you don't have to worry. Stop overthinking things, and never try to take over Clem Group. My failure is a living example for you," Jeremy advised earnestly. Of course, he knew Barbara's ambition and stubborn character. But regardless, she was his daughter. So, he still advised her.

"Dad, I understand. I'll listen to you," Barbara agreed.

But in her mind, she ignored it. Jeremy said whatever he wanted her to hear. But she had her own life. She made her own choices, and the dying wish of a person could not control her.

Barbara believed she was different from Jeremy. Jeremy's life was a failure, while hers would be a success. She would take everything Mona had.

"I hope you'll listen to me. Go back and tell your mother I'm sorry to have let her down," Jeremy said firmly.

"Dad, you never disappointed her in any way. I don't think she'll ever hate you for your failure." Barbara thought Jeremy was referring to the fact that he did not die with Mona. She didn't know that Jeremy was referring to the fact that they destroyed Emily's brakes.

Even facing death, Jeremy remained

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selfish. He still wanted to know what Emily wrote about him on her phone. So, he could only follow Mona's instructions and tell the police how Emily had died. "Just tell her I'm sorry, alright? Take care of yourself. Ibhead back to my cell," Jeremy said and hung up.

Barbara did not put down the phone for a long time. Looking at Jeremy's hunched back, her eyes were filled with resentment. She hated Jeremy for not giving her a home. She had been jealous of Mona since she could remember, so much so that the seed of jealousy had taken root in her heart and grown into a towering tree.

After a long time, Barbara looked away. The corners of her mouth curled into a terrifying smile. She wiped the fake tears from the corner of her eye and left the prison.

After returning home, Barbara delivered Jeremy's apology to Beatrice. But Beatrice shook her head and muttered, "He never let me down. If Jeremy hadn't insisted that he was the one who broke Emily's brakes, I would be in the prison with him."

Back then, it was them who

committed Emily's murder. But

knowing Jeremy had taken the

blame for her, Beatrice was relieved. She had worked with Jeremy to makeEmily's life miserable. Along the way, they kept each other company, and it would be a lie to say that they had no feelings for each other.

When Beatrice finished speaking, there was a knock on the door. Beatrice wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and walked towards it. She didn't know who else would come to her house.

The moment Beatrice opened the door, she panicked when she saw two police officers standing at the door.

She felt she hadn't done anything wrong recently, so they shouldn't be there to arrest her. However, Beatrice had done many wrongdoings. She couldn't help but wonder if they had found something on her. "Officer, it's late. What's the matter?" Beatrice asked carefully.

In response to Beatrice, a police officer took out his badge and cuffed Beatrice's hand. He said firmly, "Beatrice Burton, someone has reported you for intentional murder. The evidence is conclusive. Please come with us." After saying that, he wanted to drag Beatrice to the police car.

Beatrice immediately panicked. The police officer had already handcuffed her. She didn't know if she still had a chance to come out. But in her mind, she knew that would be impossible. Beatrice didn't want to stay in prison. So, she argued, "Officer, you've misunderstood. I'm an innocent civilian. Someone must've tried to frame me. You're arresting the wrong person!"

Beatrice kept arguing as she was brought to the car. Outside, the police arrival had caused a huge commotion. Barbara felt something was wrong and left her room, only to discover Beatrice was put in a police car. A trace of worry flashed across her eyes. 'Does Dad have something to do with this?'

Jeremy was in prison, and Barbara felt she only caught part of his words. At that moment, she realized that Jeremy's apology might not refer to his failure to kill Mona. It was because he wanted to expose Beatrice. The more she thought about it, the more she felt it was true.