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.

smile playing on her lips. She appreciated his reluctance to intervene on Nancy’s behalf. Instead, he played by the tules of this

If they were alone, she might have resorted to physical

option wasn’t available

cast a pitiful gaze towards Marcus, beseeching

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

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

expression remained unchanged, he seemed to

apprehensive that Marcus might succumb to Nancy’s

thwart Nancy’s escape,

keeping asking why I fell into the snow

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