The Queen's Back

It was very quiet outside. The thunder and rain had stopped. The lights of the houses gradually faded as midnight fell, and soon, the city was completely enveloped in darkness. The Noretin Design Competition had ended, and the winners had been chosen. Unfortunately, Mona was accused of plagiarism.

Mona looked outside and rested her head on Maxwell's shoulder.

She sat quietly for a long time that night, thinking a lot about the incident. She wanted to prove her innocence and make Molly pay for what the latter had done. Molly was the one who had plagiarized.

But Mona didn't seem to know what to do and couldn't come up with a fix. Who would believe what she said?

As Mona dwelled in her thoughts, Maxwell sat quietly by her side, lending her a shoulder and offering warmth.

Mona finally couldn't take the doziness anymore, and her eyes slowly closed.

After quite some time, Maxwell gently carried her in his arms and quietly placed her on the big bed. After covering her with the blanket, he walked out of the bedroom.

He called Nigel right after he closed the door.

Nigel had been waiting for Maxwell's call. When it finally came, he said, "Mr. Carter, I've found out that there's a story between Molly and the Carter family.

"Her family is related to the Reed family who are overseas, and she's the illegitimate daughter of Lydia's uncle. She takes her mother's surname and has been raised by Danielle all these years." Nigel passed the message he received verbatim.

Just as Nigel was about to continue, Maxwell interrupted him. "Nigel, is your brain under shock or what? What were my instructions? I told you to look for evidence of Molly stealing Mona's design, not Molly's background." Maxwell felt like slapping Nigel. 'Nigel's an absolute idiot. After working with me for so many years, he still couldn't understand fully what I was trying to say,' he thought.

After hanging up, Maxwell saw the WhatsApp message from Brendan.

[I'll look for Danielle. After gaining her trust, the tables will be turned for sure. Also, Danielle will attend a private gathering in Yosneosiland. The invitation letter is with the hotel reception.]

provided Maxwell

Mona leaned into his arms. Her fair and smooth hands

Mona's

gently stroked Mona's soft hair and said in a deep voice, "Mona, it will pass. This is the darkness just before the dawn. In the future, your design will be admired by a lot of people." Maxwell would support Mona and stay by her side to help her overcome

rain in Noretin cleared the dust in the air. Golden sun rays shone through the heavy window screen.

no longer there. She got up, put on the clothes that

was already squeezed onto her toothbrush. Even the face towel had been pulled out and arranged neatly. Mona finally let out a

she didn't feel so sad anymore since being falsely incriminated

got out of the bathroom, she saw Maxwell walking in with some

hand and led her to a

it adot.

strudels. Mrs. Carter, take a look at the spread.

looked at the delicious

dining

a lot of time. Moreover, the millet porridge needed to be slow-cooked. Maxwell

all of them,"

what we're going

a wonderful breakfast. No one mentioned what happened

fell in love with you and why?" After the two of them finished

sofa next to the dining table and sat her beside him. Maxwell seemed to have repeated

to know, but she had never

have the time now to tell Mrs. Carter

amber eyes were clear