Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 231

The commotion outside abruptly ceased, and everyone turned their heads in astonishment as Angela stepped forward from the back.

"Well, if it isn't the legendary Mrs. Bamford? What's this? Instead of staying quietly in your corner, you've decided to meddle in other people's business?"

The woman speaking was someone Angela recognized-Olivia Quimby, who used to tag along with Elena. She had striking features, was dressed head to toe

in high-end brands, and exuded the air of a wealthy heiress.

Beside her stood two other women Angela didn't know, but their expression mirrored hers-haughty, arrogant, and dismissive of everyone else.

"That's right. I am meddling," Angela said coolly, pulling out her phone and aiming the camera at Olivia's face. "If you don't come to your senses, Ms. Quimby, I'll capture this ugly side of yours and project it on the big screen for everyone to see."

Olivia's face darkened instantly. She glared at Angela, her eyes brimming with fury.

"You! You dare threaten me? Angela, you only just started acting like a real person. Do you think everyone has forgotten those years you spent groveling? You were the most notorious lapdog in all of Eldmere City! And now you have the nerve to lecture me?"

I've learned my lesson.

the words had left her lips, Olivia's anger exploded. "You wretch! How dare you

stepped forward and slapped Olivia hard across the

heavily, making Olivia's face turn to the side forcefully. A vivid red mark formed

violence here? This is the Jewell residence! Aren't

stepped back as

though she were brushing

was merely an act of justice. You have the audacity to bully even the host's guests—I'd say you're the ones who have lost all sense of fear. If you're not afraid,

Angela,

to strangle

latter on the spot.

go. If someone sees us, it'll be over

It's getting

meek, as though they feared Olivia would stir up even more

one last vicious glare before slinking away in