Chapter 7 "This is a 'vitamin' Claire gave me. She said it would make me feel better. But I secretly had it tested. It contained sleeping pills." The officer took the bottle, his expression growing more serious. Dad was called into the interview room. "Mr. Campbell, your daughter just said some things about your eldest daughter. I need to verify them with you." Dad glanced at Lyra, who immediately threw herself into his arms, crying, "Daddy, I'm so scared. Sister, she..." "What? Lyra, what are you saying?" Dad held Lyra tightly, his eyes full of confusion and worry. "Daddy, Claire was always bullying me. She acted nice to me, but she actually wished I were dead." Dad's face turned pale. "Impossible, Claire loved you so much..." "It was an act!" Lyra cried harder. "She often pinched me, hit me when you weren't around, and forced me to take strange medicine!" "She said if I told you, she would really kill me!" Dad looked at the frail daughter in his arms, then thought of Claire lying in a pool of blood. He began to waver. Was it really Claire who had been hurting Lyra all along? Had they been wrong about Lyra? Was Claire the real perpetrator? In the following days, Lyra's "testimony" spread through our relatives and friends like a virus. She cried to our grandmother, "Grandma, Claire often choked me in the middle of the night, saying she wanted me to suffocate." She sobbed to our homeroom teacher, Ms. Green, "Ms. Green, Claire threatened me not to say anything bad about her at school, or she'd push me down the stairs." She even tearfully told the neighbors, "Claire always said I was a burden to the family, that she'd send me away once Mom and Dad got old." Every lie was detailed, every tear seemed genuine. Day by day, my reputation was slowly destroyed. One day, Mom sat on the sofa, holding one of my diaries, her face full of confusion and pain. "Alpha," she called to Dad as he entered. "Do you think what Lyra said is true? Was Claire really... always bullying her?" 70.00% ad sat down tiredly, rubbing his face. "I don't know what to believe anymore. I've been thinking carefully ast few days. Claire did have some... moments." ways seemed to accidentally make noise when Lyra was having an episode, always caused some bance when Lyra needed quiet." thought it was unintentional at the time, but now I wonder, was it really on purpose?" Mom shook her head. "No, Claire was so sensible, she loved her sister so much..." "But the medicine bottles Lyra produced, the sleeping pills the doctor found... those can't be faked." Dad's voice was full of deep confusion. Just then, Lyra entered, her eyes red-rimmed. "Mom, Dad, should I not have said anything? Did I harm Claire?" Her expression was so innocent, so full of self-reproach, completely unlike someone who was lying. Mom immediately hugged her. "No, Lyra, you did the right thing. If Claire really did those things, we needed to know the truth." "But," Lyra sobbed in Mom's arms, "I still miss her. Even though she was so mean to me, there were times she was good to me." "Like that time I had a high fever, she stayed up all night watching over me." "Maybe she did love me in her heart, but her illness twisted her." Hearing this, Mom and Dad became even more convinced of Lyra's story. Only someone who had truly been hurt would have such complex feelings-both hatred and love, both fear and attachment. 70.00% In the world of "Crimson Heiress" by CrushReel, business magnate Zelda falls victim to a treacherous plot orchestrated by her own brother and husband, unwittingly surrendering her empire to the cunning Yasmina. As Yasmina's sinister intentions unravel, Zelda meets a tragic fate. However, a twist of fate brings Zelda back to life, setting the stage for a riveting saga of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Exploring themes of deceit, power struggles, and the complexities of relationships, "Crimson Heiress" delves into the intertwined lives of its characters against the backdrop of a captivating blend of CEO dynamics, time travel elements, and mysterious reincarnations. The narrative unfolds within the opulent setting of a grand mansion, where secrets are as abundant as the characters' ambitions. As Zelda navigates through her journey of transformation and retribution, readers are drawn into a web of drama that promises unexpected twists at every turn. What sets "Crimson Heiress" apart is its seamless fusion of suspenseful storytelling with elements of glow-up narratives and intricate character developments. With its gripping plotline and immersive exploration of vengeance and second chances, this ongoing tale captivates audiences seeking a compelling blend of mystery and drama. Discover the allure of "Crimson Heiress" for yourself; available to read online at CrushReel.