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Alice heard Jack’s low voice beside her. His unwavering support carried considerable weight. Mrs. Garcia and Mrs. Parker’s expressions changed; Mrs. Garcia nearly lost control.

Mrs. Garcia’s smile tightened.“Jack, it was a childish misunderstanding. There’s no need to make a fuss.” She doubted Jack would hold the Mos accountable, given their families‘ ties. Mrs. Parker chimed in.“Yes, your mother and Mrs. Garcia are close friends. Don’t be so impolite.”

Jack’s tone was cold.“Two separate matters.” The change in his tone made everyone look at Mrs. Garcia differently.

Mrs. Garcia looked at Alice, her eyes pleading.“Miss Windham, I know Max was wrong. I’ll discipline her. I apologize on her behalf.” Her teary eyes and pleading tone were designed to elicit sympathy.

Alice, having been manipulated by white lotuses in her past life, was immune.“No need for your apology, Mrs. Garcia. Justice will prevail.”

Mrs. Garcia’s face‘ fell. Alice was defying her, emboldened by Jack.

Mrs. Garcia said, her voice choked with tears, “Miss Windham, if you drop this, I’ll grant any request.”

Someone scolded Alice, “Enough! Mrs. Garcia apologized and offered to fulfill your demands. Don’t push your luck!”

face darkened. His stern expression hinted at his displeasure. The man who’d spoken earlier shrank back.

dead wrong,” Jack said.

the fray.“My sister–in–law came to a party, and that vicious Max, jealous of her, tried to frame her for theft and ruin her reputation. A simple apology isn’t enough!

Garcia’s tone was sharp.“Mr. Wilson, your words hurt. Max isn’t here,

apologize! She made a mistake and hid behind you. That’s unacceptable,” Wilson

smooth things over.“Mr. Wilson, you shouldn’t speak to

shouldn’t mind my words, right?” Wilson

Alice, her eyes cold.“Miss Windham, will you press

nodded.“Yes. Let the courts decide.” Max was

shows the girl planting the bracelet; there’s no proof Max ordered it. We’re not

intervened.“Why make a fuss over a small matter? Miss Windham, be generous; you’ll need to interact with everyone.”

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chimed in, “People from modest backgrounds lack grace.

a

son had an affair and killed the woman.” The woman quickly denied it.

“You can’t

a joke!”

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