The President’s Mistake A Tale of Love and Regret

Chapter 436 Malicious Intent

Despite Daphne's beauty and talent, she was nothing more than a plaything for the aging Michael, who had recently been preoccupied with his own troubles and thus spared her from his usual torment.

This constant competition between people was so aggravating. Why did it have to be this way?

With these thoughts in mind, Daphne cast an increasingly disdainful look at Frey and raised her voice deliberately, "I didn't expect Ms. Frey to be so inspired after her release from prison. The designs today are impressive, but the concept isn't groundbreaking-just a bit novel."

Her laughter was loud and cutting. She continued, "Ms. Frey, did you find any inspiration during your time in prison?"

Frey's frown deepened. Wasn't this clearly an attempt to provoke her?

Her case had stirred up a significant fuss in Saeville, but Nathaniel's courtroom testimony had exposed Abigail's scandals, revealing Frey's unjust imprisonment.

Despite this exposure, many people in Saeville knew about her wrongful conviction.

finishing her work, applying for state compensation, and clearing her

were unaware of the disputes between her, Nathaniel, and Abigail, and they were even

highlighting Frey's past

attendees of the dinner were all high-society figures who valued

the quality and symbolism of the jewelry

to shift. Especially those who had just made deals with Sawyer. They were shocked to learn that the exquisite jewelry

Sawyer, usually unflappable, was

Daphne

that Frey had been in jail, many people only focused on sensational aspects rather

an internationally renowned designer who had once been a criminal was too scandalous to

tension in the venue escalated. The ladies showed no interest

address Frey as "Ms. Frey" rather than "Mrs. Morgan" further eroded Frey's

growing buzz made Frey seem like a pariah. Despite her efforts, she couldn't shake off the stigma of her

she reveled in Frey's discomfort. She was eager