Chapter 176

Cassandra's words only ignited Debra's fury. "You're nothing but a bitch, Cassandra. Go to hell!" she shouted. Without warning, Debra shoved her hard. Caught off guard, Cassandra stumbled backward. A flicker of satisfaction flashed in Debra's eyes. But before she could react, Cassandra grabbed her, and the two tumbled into the fish pond together. The pond was unusually deep, designed purely for aesthetics. Anyone who couldn't swim was at serious risk of drowning. But Debra wasn't concerned. She had learned to swim at a very young age. In the Freeman family, lacking intelligence might be overlooked, but ignorance was simply not acceptable. Even without exceptional intellect, proficiency in basic skills was expected. In addition to swimming, Debra excelled at horseback riding, flower arranging, tea culture, and several other pursuits. But what Debra didn't realize was that Cassandra couldn't swim. The instant she plunged into the water, panic overwhelmed her, and she began thras