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.

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

claim something is right doesn’t make it so.

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

unconditionally sided with Miranda, glaring angrily, “Miranda is gentle, kind, and even weak. How could she bully you? I clearly saw you hitting Miranda, yet here you are, still arguing.

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numerous onlookers, Sally showed no mercy

the unfair treatment she would receive, she opted not to subject herself to further humiliation. She sneered, “Fine,

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pulled Yvonne

was precisely

streaming down her

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

matter of time before Nash grew weary of

hurried out, Nash crossed paths with her. He stood tall, his handsome face framed by a black suit, a white shirt, and the

naturally emanating a regal presence that

trailed a group of influential

Aware of their recent tensions, he hesitated to

colder. Unable to resist, he reached for her hand.

standing behind him. She struggled to free her hand. “Let go of me!”

the curious stares of others, and refused to

even told her to leave. She was supposed to be your… Why let her be treated like this?”

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

conscience, he wouldn’t have disappointed Nina.

the situation now, Nash tightened his grip on Nina’s hand. “Today is

watching, Sally frowned. “Nash, let go of Nina. If she’s done something wrong, she should take responsibility

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,

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

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