Chapter 31 A Slap

Mabel was in tears, her emotions raw, while Glenda tried to soothe her. "Sweetie, don't worry too much. Perhaps it's just fake news. The matter is currently under investigation. The police will uncover the truth."

However, her attempts to comfort Mabel only intensified her distress, causing her to cry even harder.

After changing her shoes and overhearing Mabel, Elyse realized that Jayden had indeed taken action.

On her way over, she had noticed a new trending topic-a list claiming several celebrities had partaken in an infamous orgy, engaging in scandalous acts and illicit transactions, with Mabel's name among them.

Mabel wasn't hugely famous, but she was well-liked, and the scandal caused many of her fans to unfollow her

The punishment Jayden arranged wasn't overly harsh, yet for Mabel, it felt worse than a death blow.

Upon entering the living room, Elyse saw Mabel weeping on the sofa, Glenda doing her best to console her, and Lanny appeared silent and indifferent.

Lanny's reaction changed when he noticed her. He stood up in surprise. "Elyse, you're home? Why didn't you let me know you were coming? Did Mr. Owen come with you?" He then peered behind her.

"Jayden had to handle some matters, so he couldn't come," Elyse explained. "! came back because I needed to deal with something myself."

After a brief pause, she glanced at Mabel and asked with a faint smile, "What's wrong with her?" Mabel, recalling the rumors she had spread about Elyse, averted her eyes

guiltily.

convinced herself that Elyse

"Why did you come back? Are you here to

The next chapter is

"What are you doing here, Elyse?

Mabel more upset. Just

with a faint smile and asked, "Dad, do you think I

mind them. I'm happy you came to visit," Lanny

the maids prepare some desserts and drinks for us. We're having a

shouldn't we have a

Lanny agreed and promptly directed the maids

by her dismissive attitude, exclaimed, "Elyse, can't you see I'm burning

now? And you want to enjoy

me who posted the list? Did I ask you to attend that party?" Elyse

child anymore. Adults need to take responsibility

actions."

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