Chapter 167

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Observing Wilhelmina’s phone, Mia asked, “Who’s calling you? Why aren’t you answering?”

“Why does it matter to you who I speak with?” Wilhelmina retorted.

Dismissing Mia, she hastily stepped outside to take the call. “Ms. Barrett, is there something wrong?”

“Why did the trending Tweet lose traction? What happened with your strategy? Weren’t you bragging about

having a well–connected friend in the media?

“If you can’t handle this minor issue, you might as well forget about the Chanel bag you were eyeing yesterday.

**Shelly retorted.

“I apologize, Ms. Barrett. I’ll make a call right away to gather more information.” After ending the call, Wilhelmina hastily dialed her friend’s number, but there was no answer.

Impatience welled up within her. “Why isn’t anyone answering? Have they all decided to ignore me out of the

blue?” She wondered.

“So, you’re the one behind this,” Mia exclaimed abruptly, standing close and attentively listening to every word

from Wilhelmina.

With a cold expression, Mia locked eyes with Wilhelmina and asserted, “Let’s be honest, Wilhelmina. You were

administered the drugs to

all

fear. “Mia, when did you get here? And why

on my phone call?”

Barrett, I’ve been here all along. So, tell me–did you and Shelly hatch this scheme

together?”

bly wasn’t

on point. If Shelly was implicated, Maya probably

innocent either.

swiftly regained her composure upon noticing

with Ms. Barrett just

was no evidence, Wilhelmina wasn’t about to confess

you should take a look in the mirror; the guilt on your face

a possibility you could face imprisonment for spreading false rumors. I won’t hesitate to pursue

phone, her gaze unwavering

Wilhelmina.

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you must publicly clarify

“Mia exclaimed.

mention of the police intensified Wilhelmina’s unease, and she felt a lump in her

Mia spoke up. “Just tell me who’s behind all this, and I

accountable.”

going to turn a blind eye to

cooperation to navigate

Felix walked

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