The mansion had become even colder in the wake of the unexpected visitor's arrival. Lady Tremaine spent hours conversing with the mysterious woman, who had introduced herself as Margery, though it had been so long that Lady Tremaine couldn't be sure of the truth of that name.
As Margery spoke, the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place. She explained that her daughter had disappeared after a chance encounter with Lady Tremaine's late husband, Lord Tremaine. She spoke of a kind man who had offered her shelter and assistance in her time of need, only to mysteriously vanish from her life.
Lady Tremaine listened attentively, her calculating mind already devising a plan. She would use this to her advantage, positioning herself as a savior while concealing the fact that Lord Tremaine had indeed crossed paths with Margery's daughter. His sudden illness and eventual death could conveniently be attributed to a mysterious ailment.
Margery's tearful pleas for assistance only fueled Lady Tremaine's resolve. "I will help you find your daughter," she declared, her voice dripping with false sympathy.
"Thank you," Margery said, her gratitude genuine. She had believed Lady Tremaine was a cold-hearted woman, but now she saw a glimmer of compassion in her eyes.
In the coming days, Lady Tremaine used her connections and influence to launch an investigation into the disappearance of Margery's daughter. All the while, she carefully concealed her involvement in the girl's fate, ensuring that no one would suspect Lord Tremaine's actions.
As the search continued, Margery and Lady Tremaine formed an unlikely alliance. Margery shared stories of her daughter, Ella, who had been raised in poverty but possessed a kind heart. She told of the girl's resilience in the face of adversity, painting a picture of innocence and purity.
But Lady Tremaine had no intention of revealing the truth about her stepdaughter's fate. Instead, she saw an opportunity to exploit the situation for her own gain. She could use Ella's story to secure her position in society and maintain control over her newfound wealth.
With Lord Tremaine's illness becoming more severe by the day, Lady Tremaine knew the time to act was approaching. Soon, she would be free to shape Ella's narrative and use it as a weapon in her relentless pursuit of power.
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Lady Tremaine: Bitter Heart
FanficA once-warm-hearted woman into a chilling and cold-blooded antagonist. This dark tale takes us from Lady Tremaine's early days as a hopeful and kind young soul to her marriage into a new family. Witness her descent into jealousy, greed, and an unque...
