The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 142

Maeve looked at herself in the mirror. Perhaps because of her delicate skin, the narrow, one-finger-long crimson scar appeared particularly striking on her right cheek. It was like a crack in a fine gemstone, adding a sense of fragility.

Although the wound was not severe, it still looked rather frightening at first glance. It was Maeve's first time seeing herself like this, so she curiously inspected her reflection. She even brushed aside the strands of hair on her forehead to touch the bandaged wound. Previously, when people praised my looks, I didn't really feel it, but with this scar, I finally realize I'm quite beautiful," Maeve said. Bonnie and Alex, who had been worried about her, could not hold it in and burst out laughing.

"You've always been beautiful, a stunner, Bonnie exclaimed. "What misunderstanding do you have about yourself? Even if your face was covered in mud, you're still the most beautifull Bonnie said.

Maeve was amused. Tm going to get arrogant if you continue," she said.

Tm telling the truth, Bonnie said.

After dinner, Maeve had to rest. Alex gently reminded her to take care of herself before leaving with Bonnie.

Maeve did not sleep. She picked up the phone on the table and hesitated a few seconds before calling Linds.

"Ms. Reese?" Linds sounded much more colder than previously. What's the matter?"

Fm sorry, Mr. Watson. I didn't mean to miss our appointment yesterday." Maeve briefly explained the situation. "I apologize for letting you down."

Linds sounded calm. "Since there's a reason, I don't blame you. However, I've already replaced you for the next designer interview because of your absence. Let's reconnect should another opportunity arise in the future."

The implication could not have been clearer. Maeve's fingers on the blanket clenched tightly, then let go weakly. "Alright, sorry to trouble you. See you next time," she said hoarsely.

When Maeve was locked up, she had prepared for the worst. Regardless of the cause of her absence, it had occurred and was irreversible. It was reasonable for Linds to replace her.

ask for anything from him. After all, there were many new designers. She had not

hanging up, Maeve saw the name at the top

was simple. If Byron were angry with her, he would only turn around and leave. He would not attack her,

have dialed is not

a message. [Where have

the wound on her face, she quickly pulled the blanket down. She gently placed her finger near the wound. It still hurt a little. Maeve could

Chapter 142

Maeve was jolted awake by

pounding on the door. Rubbing her eyes,

in, ignoring the

don't you think you've done enough harm to my daughter?" Lydia glared at Maeve with bloodshot eyes. "You kidnapped her first and broke her nose bridge. I haven't even settled the score with you yet, but you actually have the cheek to

scolding. Her expression turned cold. "Mrs. Booth, let's get something straight. It was your daughter who kidnapped me and illegally detained me, using violent methods to force me into a confession. Isn't her

pointed at her angrily. "You're still slandering my daughter? I'm warning you, we have witnesses and evidence proving you

you hand it over to the police? Why did you kidnap me and force me into a confession?" Macve asked. "Are you afraid that the evidence is

really don't know why Byron didn't marry your fake gentle and

Maeve could raise her hand to block it, an arm intercepted the vase, diverting

looked at Lydia coldly. "If you continue to make a scene like

IML"

Alex. Her expression changed, and she glared at Maeve. "Maeve, just you wait and see. Let's

felt a little uncertain. What other tricks does the Booth family have up their sleeves? Also, why are Karen and Mrs.

in thought, she suddenly heard Alex's worried voice. "Maeve, are you alright?

him. "No, she didn't. Thanks

good. I will have the bodyguards strengthen security here to prevent anyone