Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 319

Angela had a feeling that Riley was going to trouble them.

"Ms. Graham, I recognize you." Riley extended her hand, and Angela shook it without hesitation.

"Oh?" Angela lifted an eyebrow, her response neutral.

"Your story is the perfect example of an underdog's success story—everyone in our circle talks about it with great interest. They all praise you for being capable and knowing exactly how to hold onto a man's heart.

"I didn't expect that you not only won your own battle but also trained a fine student. You two really are the perfect pair of best friends."

Riley's smile was anything but warm. It was obvious she wasn't friendly toward Angela-she even carried a hint of hostility.

She was the adopted daughter of Florence's brother and had been raised abroad. Riley had always been the daughter-in-law Florence wanted.

Because of that connection, Riley had had feelings for Zayn since childhood. As she had grown up, her feelings had remained unchanged. She had been waiting to finish her studies and return to marry him.

Yet, after just a year and a half away, she had found out that Zayn had gotten engaged to another woman and even gotten her pregnant.

had hit Riley hard, and she had immediately rushed back. She had then learned everything about Zayn

know about Mia and Angela. Over time, she had sought out multiple opportunities to observe Mia and even openly provoked her

assumed Mia would react aggressively and lose control the moment

even graciously allowed Riley to go meet

of course, infuriated Riley, but with nowhere to vent her anger, she had been forced to suppress it. And now, by sheer bad luck, they

compliment, Ms. Zamora." Angela scoffed, clearly unfazed by Riley's sarcastic

time to be bothered by such irrelevant

else." Zack

a meal— are you really going to lose your appetite over

process her words before realizing Angela had just called Riley

woman! You're bad for picking on a

Caught off guard, Angela winced as sharp pain shot through her knee and quickly

done as she aimed

this crazy little brat come from? What kind

bring such an ill-mannered brat

fright, Peggy immediately hid behind Riley. "Aunt Riley, save me! That bad woman