Chapter 120: Who Could That Be?
Regina Quinn’s morning began like any other—coffee in her favorite porcelain cup, a silk robe tied neatly at her waist, and the business section of the daily newspaper spread across the long marble kitchen island.
The gentle hum of classical music played in the background as she scrolled through her tablet, checking emails and news alerts.
She had just taken a sip of her still-hot espresso when the first headline popped up on the corner of the screen.
"EXCLUSIVE: Billionaire’s Wife, Ivy Winter’s Suspected in Best Friend’s Accident—Sources Say It Was No Coincidence."
Regina’s fingers froze mid-scroll. Her cup clinked sharply against the counter as she placed it down, her eyes narrowing at the bold letters.
"What in the world is this nonsense?" she muttered under her breath, quickly tapping the headline.
The article opened to a photo of Ivy—elegant as always, walking into Zeden General Hospital with her signature oversized sunglasses and composed look. But beneath the photo, the words were anything but composed.
"Sources claim the billionaire’s wife was seen visiting Eliana Howells—the woman hospitalized after a mysterious accident two nights ago—only to deliver a chilling, threatening message to her unconscious friend. The visit, described by a witness, raises questions about Ivy’s motives and her ties to the shocking incident..."
Regina blinked as she read through. This couldn’t be happening. Not now. Why now? What would Stefan think when he sees this? Who on earth sold this news? How did they even know about this?
Her blood boiling with both anger and frustration, she read it again. And again. Her mouth hung open, the breath leaving her lungs in a short gasp as she reached for her phone with trembling fingers.
"This—this can’t be happening..." she breathed.
Another headline popped up just below the first one.