Chapter 311

Carlene was as white as a sheet; why would Maja show up just now?

Maja looked at her, showing a bit of surprise.

“Ms. Shepard, have you met that woman? Why would you think it was me? If I didn’t show up today, would everyone think I’m some kind of floozy?”

That’s exactly it. If Maja hadn’t shown up, these people would think the designer lan hired was getting cozy with a bodyguard. Rumors spread like wildfire.

Carlene broke out in a cold sweat at the question. If she answered wrong, her reputation would take a hit.

She quickly spoke up.

“Penny, you only showed up for a bit last night and then left, I thought…”

“You thought it was me without even checking. We don’t have any beef; if it’s because I’m working for Mr. Raymond, then you can talk to him about ending our partnership instead of trying to smear my name behind my

back.”

Hearing this, Carlene’s eyes instantly reddened, and she bowed her head.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to; I heard the bodyguard call out your name.”

She didn’t hesitate to throw the bodyguard under the bus.

The bodyguard froze; he had no idea who Penny was.

him

never met you.”

throat went dry with fear; these were all high–status people, and he couldn’t afford to offend

quickly defended himself.

her that; I’m sorry, I have

quietly tugging at the bodyguard’s hand, shaking like a

that Penny had actually shown up. If she stayed here any longer, her cover would be

definitely lose

who quickly wrapped his arm around her and tried

leg,

off, leaving her

she got up, her hickey–covered body and face were exposed for

There were gasps.

“Isn’t that Dana?”

Penny? Does she

now; if she

implicated, Carlene immediately

“Dana? You…how…”

seething with anger, wanting to leave in embarrassment.

she was in shock; she

by, looking down at Dana, and softly

it’s Ms.

was full of implications, telling everyone that these two women were in cahoots and Carlene was likely covering up on purpose, trying to protect Dana’s reputation.

throw Dana under the bus to bear the brunt of public opinion.

hand and, without hesitation, slapped

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