The Queen Back From Hell - Chapter 86: Chapter 86

Eve lay in bed, her eyes wide open, scanning the room as if trying to figure out whether she was truly safe.
"Sweetie, you're awake. Let Mommy help you get dressed." Vanna stepped forward and gently kissed her daughter on the cheek.
Vanna no longer wore her usual heavy makeup. With her light, elegant look, she exuded a gentle maternal glow.
Startled to see someone else in the room, Eve instinctively ducked under the covers.
Vanna gently patted her daughter and said softly, "Don't be afraid, Eve. This is Arielle, she saved you from those bad people. She's our savior, so you must remember her. She's family now."
Arielle's beautiful eyes flickered with emotion.
She thought, 'I never thought I'd hear that word from Vanna.
'She actually considers me family!
'Does she mean it? It doesn't matter!'
Arielle brushed aside Vanna's words and forced a smile at Eve.
She thought, 'Maybe I haven't smiled in so long that I've forgotten how. This forced grin must look awful.'
Eve slowly peeked out, her big eyes fixed on Arielle. After a long pause, she finally whispered timidly, 'Arielle...'
"Good girl, Eve." Arielle took a few gentle steps forward.
A child's world was simple. They were naturally warm to those who treated them kindly.
It took less than an hour for Eve to warm up to Arielle, and soon they were playing together like old friends.
Vanna had specially arranged for a psychological counselor to help Eve recover from her trauma. She knew the healing process would take time.
As she walked Arielle out, Vanna asked in a low voice, "Do you know who the culprit is behind Eve's kidnapping?"
Arielle didn't hide anything. She nodded. "I know who it is, but there's nothing you can do to her right now."
Vanna suddenly grabbed Arielle's hand. She hadn't dared to hope for any answers, but hearing that Arielle actually knew who had kidnapped Eve sent a jolt of excitement through her.
"Tell me, who was it?" Vanna demanded, her voice trembling.
Arielle glanced back at Eve playing with building blocks, then tore her gaze away and locked eyes with Vanna.
"It was William Boone, but..." Arielle began, only to be abruptly cut off.
"What?" Vanna demanded, cutting Arielle off before she could finish, staring at her in utter disbelief.
Vanna seethed, "William, that bastard! How could he?"
Vanna staggered back several steps, the revelation hitting her like a physical blow, this was simply unbearable.
She had thought of everyone, except him.
'She's his own flesh and blood!' Vanna thought, stunned.
Arielle cut through her spiraling thoughts. "Let me finish.
"He kidnapped Eve back then and sent you that video of her being stabbed and thrown into the sea, all to force her back to the Boone family. William knew you'd never agree, so he staged the whole scene. As for what happened after that..."
Vanna shook her head, trying to process it all. "Wait, so that bastard kidnapped my daughter and told me she was dead?
"That bastard! I'll skin him alive!"
In her mind, Vanna was already tearing William to pieces.
Vanna didn't interrupt, just motioned for Arielle to go on. "He treated Eve very well and made sure she had everything she could want, but her presence stirred up resentment in Melinda."
"That woman?" Vanna's voice turned icy, she'd already guessed the answer.
"It must be that bitch Melinda!" Vanna spat out venomously.
Arielle nodded, her expression grave. "That's right, it was Melinda who secretly imprisoned Eve without William knowing. Even now, William is still pulling every string he can to find her. So, Ivanna, you must not tell anyone that Eve is back. Not a soul."
Vanna's mind was in turmoil as she tried to piece everything together.
First, William kidnapped her daughter. Then, Melinda imprisoned her, and finally sold her into the black market.
Vanna spat, "Those two bastards! I swear I'll make you pay with your lives!"
Once she'd calmed down a bit, Arielle finally spoke up, her tone cautious. "So, are you still planning to go after them for revenge?"
"What else can I do? Just stand there and watch my enemies walk free?"
Arielle fixed her with a steady gaze. "What exactly do you have to take them on?"