Upon hearing her sister's words, Nicholas understood exactly what she meant. He responded firmly, "Your sister-in-law and Elbert's intentions reflect my own." He added, "I have endured years of mistreatment from an ungrateful person like you, and now I don't want a sister like you in my life anymore." Salma couldn't believe what she was hearing and asked, "Nicholas, are you really cutting ties with me? Is it necessary to make such a big deal out of this?" Feeling unjust and distressed, she continued, "I've already mentioned that I will find a master to help Elbert get rid of it. Moreover, Jo said transferring it to him would be much easier. Who says he'll die in six months? That's just nonsense." Salma didn't argue about the impact on fertility, knowing that it indeed affected one's reproductive organs.Simone spoke up, saying, "I said that. I am a geomancy master, just like Jodie." She didn't see anything, yet she could predict Elbert's situation in advance. If she is so amazing, can she still be controlled by the so-called ancient master? And can she be affected by absorbing your son's fortune? Salma's thoughts were becoming more and more unreasonable. Perhaps this was due to their limited interactions over the years. Actually, her biological mother was like this from the beginning, which was why she treated Jodie, whom she had raised and cherished personally, in a similar manner. Simone stood up to argue, leaving Salma infuriated. She knew that her own family treated her this way because of her own daughter. Salma looked at Simone and said coldly, "Jo isn't a master, but she knows one." "If the master is not capable, how could he help me transfer the curse?" She asked, "And if you are so capable, why don't you help Elbert remove the curse?" Simone raised an eyebrow. "So, you believe in the so-called master, trust Jodie, and refuse to consider the truth?" "But it makes sense because that's the only way you can brainwash yourself and justify your actions," she added. "Thinking that you did a small thing and everyone should understand.” Naturally, Simone wouldn't let Salma provoke her into revealing that she could remove the curse. She still had to rely on the latter to expose the person behind it. Salma choked. "Y-you're just talking nonsense." She also knew that she couldn't argue with Simone anymore. This daughter of hers was becoming more and more eloquent. So, Salma turned to Nicholas and said, "Jo really said that the situation won't be serious if it's transferred to Elbert.""You don't even believe in me, your sister, and yet insist on believing others?" she questioned. "She has always harbored resentment towards me, which is why she tends to exaggerate the severity of the situation." Everyone naturally knew who Salma was referring to. Nicholas observed his sister while showing no signs of remorse. Once again, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. The kindness he had shown her over the years seemed to be in vain. "I can't believe there would be someone who harms their own nephew and even their biological daughter." He expressed his disbelief. "So, I trust Simone, and I won't explain further," he added. "I won't consider you my sister anymore. If you don't believe me, I can post on Facebook and announce that I'm cutting ties with you." This time, he didn't hesitate in his heart at all because he couldn't afford to keep such a sister. Salma's face wore a wounded expression as she looked at him. "Nicholas, how can you do this?" "Jo can find a skilled master to help Elbert lift the curse. Why don't you believe it?" she questioned. "Your obstinacy makes it look like you want to harm him." Even Teresa couldn't bear to hear these words. She looked at Salma with a disappointed expression. "Enough. How did you become so detestable now? Always talking about what Jo says and what Jo does." She continued, "Jo is the cause of your broken relationship with your own children, and your fourth son is still bedridden or in a wheelchair." "If it weren't discovered early, it could have harmed your other sons," she added. "Are you that naive? How can you still trust her so blindly?" Teresa was on the verge of being infuriated by her daughter.However, Salma argued, "What Jo did to my fourth son and others wasn't her intention but that she was ordered by the master." "How can you blame her for that?" she defended. "During this time, I was cursed, and my own daughter didn't help or visit me. My sons are estranged." "Only Jo stayed by my side, caring for me and comforting me," she continued. "She even helped me find ways to alleviate the pain. If I don't trust her, who can I trust?" As Salma spoke, she felt more convinced of her stance. Salma's children were unfilial, so what was wrong with favoring her adopted daughter, who treated her well? Teresa was infuriated to the point of being half-dead upon hearing this. "She's exploiting you and intentionally giving you these distorted ideas!" She added, "She claims to know a more powerful master, so if he can lift the curse, why doesn't he come directly to help you instead of transferring it? Her care and comfort are just to keep you, to continue deceiving you so she can stay in the Gray Family." "If not for her, you wouldn't have done so many wrong things and conspired with Mrs. Carver to harm your daughter," Teresa accused. "Your own daughter will cut ties with you, and your sons will hate you." "Why only think about what they do and not reflect on what you've done?" she scolded. "If you continue like this, you'll face rebellion and isolation." Teresa took a deep breath and said, "I don't want to waste any more words with you. After you go back today, send Jodie away. Stay away from your adopted daughter, or you'll end up with a heartless, selfish person who doesn't care about family ties." Salma was also angered. Her children were indifferent, unsupportive, and blamed her, and now even her own mother was behaving like this. She cried and said, "I've treated Jo as my own daughter, raised her for so many years, and have genuine feelings for her.""How can I be so heartless to just send her away? Right now, she's the only caring person by my side." "Why are you all pressuring me like this?" Salma continued. She still needed the help of the master behind Jodie to deal with the witchcraft practitioner hired by Melinda. If she failed to eliminate this threat, she could face another curse. Additionally, she desired to seek the master's help in casting a spell on Melinda, subjecting her to the torment of disfigurement.