Chapter 510

Olivia emerged wearing a silk nightgown that shimmered under the dim lighting. The delicate fabric draped over her flawless curves with effortless elegance rather than deliberate seduction. Her striking features were set in an expression of icy authority, radiating the untouchable aura of a goddess.

Margaret Sinclair felt bitterness rise in her throat like bile. Her fingernails carved crescent moons into her palms, yet the physical pain couldn't distract from the emotional turmoil.

Seeing an opportunity to cause discord, Margaret taunted, "Olivia, did you know Liam doesn't care about your grandfather at all? He just admitted it moments ago." Liam remained perfectly composed, his lips even curling into an amused smirk.

Olivia folded her arms, her glacial stare pinning Margaret in place. "Call a physician for Margaret. Ensure she survives - she may still have some value."

Margaret stood frozen, realizing her petty schemes were child's play compared to Olivia's strategic mind.

Back in her chambers, Olivia rubbed her temples as exhaustion weighed on her. The sudden chime of an incoming video call made her glance at the screen - Donovan Kensington's name flashed across the display.

"Olivia," Donovan's face appeared, shockingly gaunt. Dark shadows bruised his bloodshot eyes, and several days' worth of stubble covered his hollowed cheeks.

Olivia gasped, her hand flying to her mouth. "My God, what's happened? Tell me what's wrong. Whatever you need, I'm here."

"I'm managing," Donovan replied with a tired smile that didn't reach his eyes.

"The Kensington affairs have been... overwhelming lately. With grandfather in Eldermere and father preoccupied handling Frederick's power plays, the family responsibilities fall entirely on my shoulders."

Olivia exhaled slowly, choosing her next words with precision. "You don't have to say it - I can see you're facing something serious. As a shareholder in Kensington Holdings, I want to help you through this."

"Appreciated," Donovan murmured, the word heavy with resignation.

Donovan had maintained a long-term relationship with a woman he'd never introduced to his family - a famous actress from Eldermere's entertainment circles. The Kensingtons would never accept such a match.

When he finally decided to reveal their relationship, he discovered confidential company documents had been leaked. His lover had been working with Frederick's associates all along - a carefully planted pawn in Frederick's game.

Naive in matters of the heart, Donovan had fallen for the deception. He'd planned only to confront her and end things cleanly. The betrayal cut deep, yet he harbored no desire for revenge.

He waited all night at their special meeting place by the cliffs, but she never came. Instead, a woman's mangled body was discovered at the base of the ravine.

Public opinion quickly branded Donovan as the killer. The victim's family, manipulated by Frederick, used the tragedy to pressure Donovan into resigning his position.

Overwhelmed by the accusations, Donovan couldn't gather evidence to clear his name. Local authorities, swayed by apparent motive and opportunity, named him their prime suspect.