Hearing her remain unrepentant even at the moment of her death, the last shred of sisterly affection and sadness in Miranda's heart completely evaporated.
With those final words, Lacey's body slumped to the side and slammed onto the floor with a dull thud. Her bright red blood stained the marble, creating a ghastly scene.
"Leo, dump her back with Parker." Julian flicked his wrist, tossing the pistol onto the floor beside Lacey. He then pulled out a tissue and wiped his hands in disgust.
"Yes, sir," Leo replied. He and Asher then dealt with Lacey's body. They worked quickly, and in moments, the living room was back to normal. Only the faint scent of blood lingering in the air served as a reminder of what had just transpired.
"It's getting late, so I'll be going now. I'll come back tomorrow." Seeing that her presence was no longer needed, Seraphina Ashworth stood up to take her leave.
