Chapter 410

Upon hearing this. Shelly was furious.

She couldn’t let Mia jeopardize her chances of marrying into the esteemed Lane family.

Shelly approached Mia and said through gritted teeth, “I’m sorry for what I said earlier. It was just nonsensical talk. Please don’t take it to heart.”

Mia scrutinized Shelly for a moment before speaking. “You’re fully aware that this is all baseless, yet you speak with such conviction. As a woman, how can you be so malicious?”

Shelly suppressed her frustration, recognizing the need to control her emotions for the time being. She couldn’t afford to let Mia escalate the situation.

Maya quickly interjected, “Mia, Shelly has apologized. You should call the police and explain that it was all just a misunderstanding.”

Mia remained unfazed. “I’ll speak with the police when they arrive. But before that, Shelly, I need your

help with something.

*Please arrange the setup in the hall. Otherwise, your apology won’t come across as sincere.”

Shelly couldn’t hold back and snapped, “Who do you think you are, telling me what to do?”

Maya

in and restrained

choice but to lower her head and ask, “What do you need me

help me move all these string lights from the first floor to

and white string lights nearby, her hands clasped in front of her.

to carry these lights up there without assistance, I’ll explain everything to the police when they arrive. Does

it seemed like these offenders never experienced any repercussions for their

why she should accept their apology while still having to

unaccustomed to manual labor, reluctantly carried the bundle of string

stairs with a begrudging pace, muttering to herself, “It’s so dirty up there, and these stairs are incredibly steep. I even wore my new heels today.”

no assistance. “Shelly, take your time. There’s no need to

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steely expression, she taunted. “If those lights aren’t relocated before the authorities arrive, I won’t hesitate to speak

anxiety surged. “But how am I supposed to get everything moved

not

problem,”

have time to negotiate with

do? I can’t possibly

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