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.

that, even if she confessed to Marcus,

tainted reputation rendered her

upon the hairpin still adomming Millie’s hair, invoking

the potential to evoke envy

Millie adorned it, a pang of heartache would

thoughtfully. “It’s advisable not to wear jewelry while

responded with a clever retort. “If you’re feeling envious, don’t hesitate to admit it. Perhaps I could lend

undertone of tension swiftly pervaded the

darkening countenance of Marcus, one of the executives interjected, “Nancy, we’ve paid

measured speech and a hint of a smile, Millie continued, “Hold on, Designer Nancy. Has something slipped your mind? You

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