Bab 228: Deep-Seated Hatred (2)

A glint of amusement flashed in Lennox's eyes as he listened to his wife's remarks. 

"What have you done this time, wife?" He asked, "Did you ask Mother to suppress your cousin's career?" 

"I didn't do such a thing," Adrienne huffed. "There's no need to rely on Mother's help to exact my revenge on Ayla. Do you know there are many ways to spite your enemy and make them feel helpless? One of them was to stop them from getting what they wanted. "

Lennox raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Adrienne's cunning tactics. He leaned in closer, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. 

"Tell me more," he urged, eager to learn her devious plans for Ayla's downfall. 

  Adrienne leaned back, a sly grin forming on her face.