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.

pang in her heart. Despite being married into the York family for three years, she was still not acknowledged, feeling deeply hurt. Instead, Sally and Miranda shared

everything. Just because you all claim something is

insulting me in front of so many people, and I haven’t said a word. You’re going

bully you? I clearly saw you hitting Miranda, yet here you are, still arguing. leave, get out of our York

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onlookers, Sally showed no mercy

the unfair treatment she would receive, she opted not to subject herself to further humiliation. She sneered, “Fine, I’m leaving now.”

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pulled Yvonne away.

them away was

down her face, but a smirk played

long as Sally refused to acknowledge her as her daughter–in–law, she wouldn’t find solace in

only a matter of time before Nash grew

crossed paths with her. He stood tall, his handsome face framed by a black suit, a white shirt, and the checked tie Nina had

was impeccable, naturally emanating a regal presence that both attracted and intimidated.

group of influential

Aware of their

met his gaze briefly, her demeanor growing even colder. Unable to resist, he reached for her

annoyed and paid no mind to the group of important individuals standing behind him. She struggled to free her hand. “Let

stares of others, and refused to

only fueled Nina’s anger, but fortunately, Yvonne interjected, “Your mom took Miranda’s side, scolded Nina, and even told her to leave. She was

she held back.

Nash had any conscience, he wouldn’t have disappointed

his grip on Nina’s hand. “Today is an important day; don’t act impulsively.”

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 her, she

glanced at Sally, then at Miranda behind her, his expression turning colder. “Aren’t you supposed to be attending to the guests? Why are you getting involved in backstage matters?” Sally’s face tightened. “I was concerned about Miranda, came to check on her, and didn’t expect Nina to bully

assistants. How could she

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