Chapter 75

This took everyone by surprise. It sent chills down their spines and was a real eye–opener for Penelope.

“Nina, are you out of your mind? You slapped Miranda!” her colleague exclaimed, shocked.

Miranda tilted her head slightly, stunned for several seconds.

Nina replied, “You slapped Yvonne; it’s only fair I return the favor!”

The assistant, startled, immediately pushed Nina away: “Are you crazy? How dare you hit Miranda…”

Nina retaliated by slapping the assistant back. “You lack manners. With such a troublemaking assistant like you, it’s no wonder Miranda got slapped!”

“You… Nina, you…”

The assistant couldn’t articulate her anger as Nina remained unfazed.

Miranda covered her face, tears streaming down, and said softly, “Ruby, let it go. We can’t afford to provoke her…”

“Who can’t afford to provoke her?”

Sally rushed over in a fit of rage at the sight of Miranda being slapped. “Nina, it’s you again. This time, I didn’t make a mistake, did I? You are bullying Miranda behind Nash’s and my back. You’re just Nash’s secretary; do you think you’re someone special? Miranda is my future daughter–in–law!”

Miranda, adept at showing weakness, cried in Sally’s arms, “Sally!”

For Sally to publicly acknowledge Miranda as the future daughter–in–law of the York family was a privilege reserved only for her. It not only validated Miranda’s status but also dispelled

any rumors.

was still not acknowledged, feeling deeply hurt. Instead, Sally and Miranda shared a deep bond, akin to that of a mother and

stating coldly, “There’s a right and wrong in everything. Just because you all claim something is right doesn’t make it so. Miranda has the freedom

and said, “I didn’t, Nina. You’re insulting me in front of so many people, and I haven’t said

she bully you? I clearly saw you hitting Miranda, yet here you are, still arguing.

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numerous onlookers, Sally showed

she opted not to subject herself to further humiliation.

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Yvonne

away was precisely Miranda’s intention.

tears streaming down her face, but a smirk played

her daughter–in–law,

was only a matter of time before Nash grew weary of

framed by a black suit, a white shirt, and the checked tie Nina had picked out for him that

was impeccable, naturally emanating a regal presence that

him trailed a group

the situation, Nash only noticed Nina’s icy demeanor. Aware of their recent tensions, he hesitated to

her demeanor growing even colder. Unable to resist, he reached for

and paid no mind to the group of important individuals standing behind

others,

“Your mom took Miranda’s side, scolded Nina, and even told her to leave. She was supposed to be your… Why

remembering Nina’s wishes, she held back. She didn’t want to

had any conscience, he wouldn’t

tightened his grip on Nina’s hand. “Today is an

Seeing them holding hands with so many people watching, Sally frowned. “Nash, let go of Nina. If she’s done something wrong, she should take responsibility for it. Every time you give in to

Why are you getting involved in backstage matters?” Sally’s face tightened. “I was concerned about

could she be bullied?” Nash said

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