A grin of satisfaction adorned Millie’s countenance, standing in stark contrast to Nancy’s vexation.

“Did you catch that, Nancy? We’ve collectively vowed to preserve your secret. You may commence your performance.”

Overwhelmed with anger, Nancy bit her lower lip; her complexion was drained of color, and humiliation was etched across her features.

“It was merely a jest. Why take it to heart?”

“As adults, we should be accountable for our words. Nancy, it’s your turn. We’re waiting.”

Having narrowly escaped the orchestrated trap, Millie wasn’t about to release Nancy from her predicament so easily.

his reluctance to

at her wit’s end. If they were alone, she might

option wasn’t

cast a pitiful gaze towards Marcus, beseeching him

the cause of the Thomas Group. My words were in jest. Why should Mrs. Thomas interpret them literally? Even if she loses, I have no intention of making her bark like

salvage herself from the impending humiliation, Nancy addressed Millie with the honorific

his expression remained unchanged, he seemed to

that Marcus might succumb to

thwart Nancy’s escape, Millie conceived

asking why I fell into

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