Suppressing her anger, Millie mustered a smile and responded, “Even as an adult, I find it challenging to resist well-set traps.”

“You…”

Nancy’s brows furrowed, and she shot a fleeting glance towards Marcus. Did he comprehend the subtext?

Millie was evidently insinuating that she had been framed by someone.

“Are you suggesting that someone is conspiring against you? Got any proof? Mr. Thomas can assist you in locating that individual. If you lack evidence, refrain from making such statements, as it can negatively impact you, similar to the rumors circulating about you.”

Humphrey’s teachings resonated in her words; Nancy skillfully cautioned Millie against making unsupported claims. She was well aware of the absence of surveillance and Millie’s inability to substantiate her allegations.

if she confessed to Marcus, there was no proof of

tainted reputation rendered her assertions

fell upon the hairpin still adomming Millie’s hair, invoking a

the potential to evoke envy

it, a pang of heartache would assail

advisable not

you’re feeling envious, don’t hesitate to admit it. Perhaps I could lend it to you

undertone of tension

“Nancy, we’ve paid our visit to Mrs. Brown. It’s prudent to grant her the chance to

Millie continued, “Hold on, Designer Nancy. Has something slipped your mind? You lost the competition to design Mrs. Barton’s necklace.

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