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

reputation

upon the hairpin still adomming Millie’s hair, invoking a pang in her

hairpin possessed the potential to

pang of heartache would assail

thoughtfully. “It’s advisable not to

“If you’re feeling envious, don’t hesitate to admit it. Perhaps I

of tension swiftly pervaded

of Marcus, one of the executives interjected, “Nancy, we’ve paid our visit to Mrs. Brown.

You lost the competition to design Mrs. Barton’s necklace. Shouldn’t you be obediently abiding on all fours,

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