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.

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 a deep bond, akin to that of a mother and

all claim something is right doesn’t make it

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

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

gur

Sally showed

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

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Yvonne

away was precisely Miranda’s intention.

tears streaming down her face, but

as her daughter–in–law, she wouldn’t find solace in

only a matter of time before Nash grew

framed by a black suit, a white shirt, and the checked tie Nina had picked

regal presence that both attracted and intimidated.

him trailed a group of influential figures.

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

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

to the group of important individuals standing behind him. She struggled

ignoring the curious stares of others, and refused to release her hand. “Don’t be

side, scolded Nina, and even told

wishes, she held back. She didn’t

Nash had any conscience, he wouldn’t have disappointed Nina.

Nina’s hand. “Today is

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 becomes even more arrogant.

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 her. I…”

could she

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