Mr. Smith was already prepared. Now that things had come to this, he was determined to ensure that Grace, this malicious woman, faced the most severe punishment.

She should not only spend her entire life in prison, but each day behind bars should be a living hell for her.

Mr. Smith considered having Grace confined with Charlet, knowing Charlet's current intense animosity toward Grace would lead her to spare no effort in tormenting Grace in prison.

Despite having made up his mind, Mr. Smith hadn't anticipated Barrett, who had only come to accuse and expose Grace, suddenly confessing his own wrongdoing.

Mr. Smith couldn't possibly agree to Barrett going to...