Chapter 44

Although Mandy knew Summer was trying to provide her an out, the thought of dropping more cash on a present for that unsophisticated woman from the Davis family just didn’t sit right with her. So, with a snort of derision, Mandy’s gaze landed squarely on Mirabella. “Conning an old woman out of her money under the guise of kindness–is that your game?” she sneered.

Mirabella lifted her eyes, her delicate features marked with an air of Indifference. She looked at Mandy, her expression neither angry nor upsel.

Mandy’s brow furrowed at the sight, and she pressed on. “If you’re after money, you could’ve just come to me. Why keep bothering an old woman? Do you find that amusing?”

Catherine glanced at Mirabella, worried she might take offense, and quickly Interjected, “Mandy, how can you say such things?”

Mandy’s face darkened. “Mom, please, this is between us.” She then strode over to Mirabella, looking down on her with a mix of contempt and superiority. “Alright then, how much do you want? A hundred grand? Two hundred? Three hundred thousand should keep your family comfortable for years, right?”

Though she lounged lazily in her chair, Mandy’s aggressive stance didn’t faze her. Tucking a stray lock of hair behind her ear, Mirabella slowly stood up. “Only three hundred thousand? After all that talk,

could only laugh in disbelief. “Ha, thirty million? You’ve got

don’t have even thirty million to your name. I’d be embarrassed

bumpkin suddenly possessed by some sort of defiant spirit? Mirabella couldn’t be bothered to engage with Mandy any further, turning

She wanted to ask her to stay, but after witnessing Mandy’s behavior, how could she have the courage to ask Mirabella

a weak smile. “Don’t take what Mandy said to heart.”

nonchalant ‘hmm,‘

don’t let her in again. Did you see how arrogant she

a pot

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