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

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

highlighting Frey's

the dinner were all high-society

the

had just made deals with Sawyer. They were shocked to learn

the ladies stood up and demanded refunds. Even Sawyer, usually unflappable, was caught off guard

Daphne being so

been in jail, many

had once been a criminal was too scandalous to

The ladies showed no

"Ms. Frey" rather than "Mrs. Morgan" further eroded

buzz made Frey seem like a pariah. Despite her efforts, she

triumphant smile grew wider as she reveled in Frey's discomfort. She was