Everything was done just for today. This was the reason why the Bay family took her in as their daughter.
Mina stared at the dozen police officers standing before her and her lazy gaze fell on Matilda Bay who was crying painfully.
"Sister, I can't believe you'd do something like that, I knew you had misunderstandings with Jessy but to kill her..mm that's too heartless.
At this point Mercy feigned a pained and disappointed look as she spoke to Mina in her sugary voice.
Andy Bay was almost choking with anger as he took in the whole scene. He gripped his fingers angrily, fighting the urge to strangle his unloyal adopted daughter.
"Inspector, take her away, from now on she has nothing to do with the Bay family, whether she lives or dies, it doesn't matter to us" Andy Bay said coldly and a sinister smile appeared on Matilda's face.
Her plan was successful, this filthy girl was out the way, now her precious Mercy can marry the wealthy Stephan. Just the thought of her daughter marrying into the prestigious Smith family made her tremble in excitement.
But she quickly hid her joy and put on a pitiful look.
"Mina Bay, I've always loved you like my daughter and never discriminated when it came to loving you and Mercy but now…
You have brought shame to our family and I don't have a choice but to sever ties with you"
Mina Bay watched the drama unfold with a calm face. After some time, she walked towards Matilda Bay and whispered
"Mother, aren't you tired of pretending "
Matilda Bay felt a jolt in her heart and her body trembled as she replied in a shaky voice.
"I don't…. Know what you are talking about "
Mina Bay simply chuckled as she stepped back and stared at Andy Bay.
"Father, I know you never liked me and have always wanted to get rid of me, as for this murder case…..
Mina Bay paused as she stared at her fingers as if admiring it before completing her words.
"It's just an excuse for you to get rid of me right??? Mina Bay raised her head to stare at Andy directly and he shook with anger.
You….
Officer, take this murderer away.
Mina Bay sighed as she brought her wrist forward and allowed the officer to handcuff her before dragging her away.
After she was taken away, the group of three dispersed.
Mercy's eyes shone brightly as she stared at her mum.
"Does this mean I can marry brother Stephan now?" she asked shyly and Matilda Bay smiled.
"Of course, I have planning this for a long time "
It has been an ancient tradition between the Bay and Smith family. For the Smith family to choose their wives from the Bay family.
I got to know about this when I met your father. The smith family is an ancient and prestigious family that has lived for centuries. Their wealth, power and influence is vast.
Being a servant in such a family could be called a blessing. Talk less of being a mother in law.
I have long wanted this, so after I married your father, I wanted to have a child, a daughter.
Currently, the Smith family has two heirs.
Michael and Stephan.
Michael, he's cold and ruthless and is currently the heir of the Smith family. He has a strong dislike for women and it could be seen he wouldn't have a child
So naturally the family will fall into the hands of Stephan. He's jovial and more approachable that's why I chose him for you.
Due to fate, I couldn't have a child after I married your father which led to him adopting Mina. A year later I got pregnant and gave birth to you.
But the fact that Mina Bay is the eldest means according to tradition, since Michael doesn't want to marry, Stephan would have to marry Mina.
And you, my daughter , would have to find a partner in another family to marry while Mina Bay glows in the wealth of the Smith family.
I wanted you to have it all, that is why I have been looking for an opportunity to get rid of her but who would have thought even the heavens would lend a hand.
On a cold night in a hotel room, a lifeless body lay beside Mina Bay in cold blood and she had a dagger in her hands, her hands covered in blood.
Now that she's in jail, after Stephan hears about it, he would naturally despise Mina Bay and accept Mercy Bay since the engagement can't be called off.
Mercy Bay listened to her mother's thoughtful plannings and she couldn't stop smiling.
She held her mother's hand in hers.
"Mom, Brother Stephan will be here tomorrow, we have to make arrangements"
"Yes, yes, you go ahead and sleep, I'll handle everything"
Matilda Bay replied as she touched her daughter's cheeks lovingly and Mercy nodded before walking out.
The next day, Mercy Bay was in high spirits as she took her time to dress up. The goal is to attract Stephan and make him fall in love with her.
As she thought about this, Mercy blushed shyly as she stared at herself in the mirror.
She wore a bright red skirt that ended above her knees with a cut at the back and a red crop top that showcased her fair slender waist.
Her hair was let down and her makeup was on point. With her soft and innocent expression, she looked like a cute enchantress.
"Miss Mercy, Madam said you should step down and greet the visitors"
A maid informed and Mercy nodded happily as she made her way downstairs.
As she descended the stairs, she caught everyone's attention especially Stephan who looked like he could stare at her forever and Mercy smiled in her heart.
''Uncle, Aunty, please accept my greetings " Mercy said sweetly with a slight blush as she stared at Stephan's parents.