The next day, in the grand Powers mansion living room, Tyra—still reeling from the confrontation—decided to apologize to the sisters. But her remorse was a performance, carefully staged to win back attention.
"Marilyn, Margaret… I'm so sorry for everything I said," she offered, her voice sweet but hollow. Only Lord Martin saw through the act, sensing her apology was a calculated move.
"You're forgiven," Margaret replied gently. Marilyn remained silent, her eyes fixed on Tyra's every gesture. Lord Martin watched with quiet suspicion.
"Margaret forgave you—and that's what matters," Edward added.
"If only you knew, Tyra… I truly want to be your friend," Margaret said sincerely from behind Lord Martin.
Across the room, Frances whispers Marilyn when the woman left the conversation.
"I don't know if that apology was real," Frances remarked.
"She better not hurt my sister again. Next time, I won't hesitate," Marilyn said firmly before walking away.
"I knew Tyra when she was kind. But once she learned about Edward's marriage plans, her true colors came out. She started acting superior and saying all sorts of things to us—us who've served this mansion for years," Frances explained.
That Night, in the Sisters' Room
"Father and Mom called earlier. They need me back home to help with the land case," Marilyn said, drying her hair.
"If you want, I can postpone my trip," she offered.
"Marilyn, I'll be fine. Maybe they need you more," Margaret replied, settling onto the bed.
"Don't worry, Marilyn. I'll take care of Luisa," Edward chimed in, revealing he'd been listening all along.
"When are you leaving?" Margaret asked.
"Tomorrow morning," Marilyn answered.
"I'll have Vincent drive you. And if you need anything, call me," Edward said, slowly weaving himself into the sisters' family circle.
"I'll come back as soon as everything's settled," Marilyn promised.
"I have a lawyer. If you want, I can handle it so you won't have to leave," Edward offered.
"Oh no, Edward, you've already helped us so much. My parents still have enough savings to covers things up" Marilyn replied.
That Same Night, at a bar
Vincent sat alone, nursing a drink. He tried to drown the jealousy that had crept in—watching Edward and Margaret grow closer without knowing that the two have already in a relationship. He regretted bringing Margaret to the mansion two years ago. Then, unexpectedly…
"If you help me break up Edward and Margaret, you'll have her. And once that happens, you can do whatever you want with her," Tyra whispered, her voice laced with venom.
"What are you saying?" Vincent asked coldly, sipping his beer.
"Don't pretend. Everyone in the mansion knows you have feelings for Margaret. But Edward's stealing her. We're on the same side, Vincent. I know what it feels like to lose someone you love," Stella said, smiling with deceit.
"Then what do you want me to do?" Vincent asks.
"You know later in coming days Vincent" Tyra smiled left her address and left the guy.
The Next Morning
Vincent drove Marilyn to her hometown.
"You okay, Vincent? We're almost there, but you've been quiet," Marilyn asked, puzzled by his demeanor.
"I'm fine, Marilyn. Just thinking," he replied coolly.
"Just thinking what?, come on you can tell me" Marilyn offered.
"Don't worry about me, Marilyn maybe I think I'm just tired, Boss Edward ordered me to appear various meetings in behalf" Vincent lied.
After dropping her off, Vincent quickly excused himself, claiming Edward had called him back. But the truth was darker—he had begun conspiring with Tyra to get Margaret back.
With Vincent now tracking Margaret's movements, Tyra slowly prepared her next cruel plan against the innocent woman who once called her a friend.
In Tyra's house.
"I thought you would change your mind for not coming" Tyra teased while holding a glassful of wine.
"Don't flatter yourself, I came here as a sign of my interest about your plan." Vincent replied coldly knowing now that he's now a part of Tyra's scheme against Margaret.
"If this succeed I can promise you a $1000000 in your pocket with Margaret as a bonus, you can take Margaret and I'll take Edward" Tyra firmly said.
In the middle of their conversation another man came to join their discussion to escalate the woman's plan as soon as possible and when chances exist.