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.

warned Millie that, even if she confessed to Marcus, there was no proof of

Millie’s tainted reputation rendered her

fell upon the hairpin still adomming Millie’s

potential

adorned it, a pang of heartache would assail

Nancy spoke thoughtfully. “It’s advisable not to wear jewelry while sleeping. You might inadvertently hurt

a clever retort. “If you’re feeling envious, don’t hesitate to admit

of tension swiftly

the anomaly, particularly the darkening countenance of Marcus, one of the executives interjected, “Nancy, we’ve paid our visit to Mrs. Brown. It’s prudent to grant her

your mind? You lost the competition to design Mrs. Barton’s

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