"You're half correct. I did do all this to show you Selena's true colors because it was the only way to make you realize your mistake. However, the thought of making you feel bad for Carla so you'd accept her has never crossed my mind. Honestly, it no longer matters if you accept her. She's not the Carla you used to know, and she doesn't need anyone to accept her. In fact, it's me who's begging her to accept me."
Jombo was left speechless after hearing that.
"Since when did you notice something was off about Selena, sir?" Thompson asked in confusion.
"After Venus was poisoned, I confronted Daemon thinking it was him who did it, and he lashed out angrily at me for wrongly accusing him. He even showed me how he would poison someone. Daemon is a very prideful man, and he would never deny it if he was the one who did it.
"Having made sure that he didn't do it, I had people investigate the incident and found Selena suspicious shortly after. Since I didn't have any solid evidence at the time, I could only keep my suspicions to myself and not trust her fully.
"I could've had hypnotized her or have Brandy interrogate her to get a confession out of her, but I knew Grandpa trusted the Bendays and would surely intervene.
"That's why I decided to show him their true colors this way. I had people install hidden cameras in the house before bringing Selena home, and that woman got way ahead of herself the moment she set foot in the house.
"She began abusing her power, and Layon's behavior grew increasingly radical too. I was already disgusted by them at that point, but I held on just so I could prove it to Grandpa once and for all.
"In the end, Brandy found the cup with the poison, and they showed their true colors…"
Having realized what was going on, Thompson said, "I see… So that's why you were acting a little strange last night… You deliberately told Selena that Ms. Lierger would leave today morning and provoked her into poisoning Ms. Lierger so you could catch her in the act!"
Zayn nodded. "That's right. I was actually planning on waiting a couple more days for Dr. Feroma first, but then I found out that she was going to harm Carla, so… I had to move things forward."
Thompson was deeply impressed. "You really have excellent foresight!"
"Must've been a lot of work putting up an act for so long!" Jombo said sarcastically.
Zayn stared at him as he replied, "This is my least preferred method, but it was the only way to put on a good show for you."
"Why not just tell me that there's something wrong with Selena? Your actions have put Venus's life at risk!" Jombo questioned him angrily.
Zayn felt a little guilty about that. "Well… As perfect as my plan was, there were some errors in its execution. I know I nearly cost Venus her life, but would you have listened if I told you? I bet you'd still be forcing me to marry Selena now if you didn't see it for yourself!"
"You…" Jombo was furious but had nothing to say in return.
"You know how much the Bendays have profited from our family throughout the years. Taking advantage of your trust, Layon persuaded you to force his daughters on me, and you listened to him each time. You chose to trust an outsider fully, but doubt your own grandson's words. How else am I
supposed to convince you without resorting to such methods?" Zayn said helplessly, and Jombo found himself at a loss for words.
Zayn is right… I've never listened to him whenever he tried to reason with me, and yet I stubbornly gave Layon all of my trust! I guess my stubbornness really is the cause of all these problems…
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