Ivy agreed to meet Kate at a quaint café the next morning, intrigued by the desperation in Kate's voice. Though her skepticism lingered, Ivy detected a hint of genuineness she couldn't ignore.

She hadn't fully bought into Kate's sudden change of heart; Irene and Kate's friendship had been unbreakable for centuries. Yet, Ivy's curiosity was piqued.

What had driven Kate to betray Irene? Ivy couldn't quite grasp the reason; her mind continued racing with possibilities.

As she settled into bed, her thoughts swirled with questions:

"Is Kate truly willing to take down Irene, or is this another twisted game?"

"What secrets has Kate uncovered, and at what cost?"

The meeting...