This remark Left Malvina infuriated.

“Do you realize who supports me? How dare you address me in such a manner!”

“Who exactly is behind you?” Maloney asked, his interest barely piqued.

“Is it the Lyons family you boasted about earlier, or perhaps you’re claiming to be the lost heir of the Compton family?”

Malvina retorted with a huff, “Good, at least you’re aware.

Don’t assume that the Pierce family’s international clout extends here! You’ve just made an enemy of the Compton family.

I’ll make sure my father hears about this, and trust me, the Pierces will regret crossing us!”

Her bravado was almost comedic, and Maloney could barely contain his laughter.

He now understood why Hannah didn’t lift a finger in exposing her.

With something this amusing, there was no sense in spoiling the fun out of exposing her.

Buoyed by Malvina’s declaration, Tyshawn wore a self-satisfied smirk.

“Oh, really?” Maloney questioned with a raised eyebrow.

“Our family has long-standing ties with the Comptons.

When exactly did they acquire a daughter Like you?”

of doubt crossed Tyshawn’s face as he observed

wavered momentarily, and there was a flash of uncertainty in her

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with bravado, convinced Maloney

retorted, “I wasn’t aware my father

defiant statement momentarily quieted the room, even Tyshawn who was

countered, “Malvina, shouldn’t the

visibly as she hastily improvised

to say was that… I’ve only recently

the chance to meet anyone from the Pierce

is closely allied with the Lyons family; they’ve taken me in as a goddaughter, which is

Tyshawn, ever gullible,

Maloney and defended

“Mr.

not her fault that you two haven’t

That’s on you.

subtly pressed his wrist under the table,

“Let’s focus on the matter

not delve into the

her statement, Tyshawn countered,

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