Chapter 202:

Holley could only imagine what Belinda might have done to achieve this. She figured her daughter must have used some calculated tactic to threaten or pressure Madonna. Otherwise, there was no way Madonna would have ever apologized to her.

The thought filled Holley with a swell of emotion, her heart deeply moved.

Across the table, Madonna clenched her teeth, her eyes dark with fury. She gripped the edge of her seat, resisting the overwhelming urge to fling the dishes at Holley. She didn’t dare do that now. She was afraid of provoking Holley. Most especially, Belinda.

Her investigations had confirmed that what Baker had told her was true. The Thomas family had indeed canceled their collaboration with the Adams family, all because of Belinda.

Madonna had even heard whispers about other people in the upper class who had dared to offend Belinda.

Those people had been forced into humiliating acts, such as slapping themselves in public, just to protect their families from Belinda’s retaliation. The more Madonna thought about it, the more resentment simmered within her. She knew now that Belinda hadn’t been bluffing after all. It was because of Belinda that the Thomas family had so decisively cut ties with the Adams family.

illegitimate child she had once sneered at and belittled could now effortlessly hold the lifeline of

she would have treated Belinda far differently from

her meal with a satisfaction she hadn’t felt in ages, while Madonna sat stewing in silent

returning home, Holley

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up?” Belinda’s voice came through, calm

her tone carrying a mix of surprise

the line, Belinda raised an eyebrow, a soft chuckle escaping her lips. “How did

mouth to stifle a laugh, nodding vigorously as if Belinda could see her. “Of course. It felt amazing! It’s not every day I get to see your Aunt Madonna

long as you enjoyed it, I am happy,” Belinda replied, her voice laced

with gratitude. “Belinda, thank you. Thank you for standing up for

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