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.

the York family for three years, she was still not acknowledged, feeling deeply hurt. Instead, Sally and Miranda shared a deep bond, akin to that of a

to yield, 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 to do as she pleases, but don’t bully

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

How could she bully you? I clearly saw you hitting Miranda, yet here

gur

onlookers, Sally showed

unfair treatment she would receive, she opted not to subject herself to further humiliation. She

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Yvonne away.

them away was precisely Miranda’s intention.

leaned on Sally’s shoulder, tears streaming down her face, but a smirk played on her

long as Sally refused to acknowledge her as her daughter–in–law, she

was only a matter of time before Nash grew weary of

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

regal presence that

him trailed a group of influential

only noticed Nina’s icy demeanor. Aware of

Unable to resist, he reached for her hand. “What’s going

mind to the group of important individuals standing behind him. She struggled to free her hand. “Let

brow, ignoring the curious stares of others,

fortunately, Yvonne interjected, “Your mom took Miranda’s side, scolded Nina, and even told her to leave. She was supposed to be

held back. She didn’t want to cause Nina any

he

Nina’s hand. “Today is an important day;

she should take responsibility for it. Every time you give in to her,

attending to the guests? Why are you getting involved

seven or eight assistants. How could she be bullied?” Nash

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