Grace appeared perturbed, her gaze tinged with mischief.

“I just arrived a moment ago.

She fixed a piercing stare on Ryleigh.

“I heard someone suggest that if Hannah isn’t worthy of Mr.

Mitchell, you believe you’re suitable to marry into the Mitchell family.

The girls’ faces blanched with fear, and they vehemently denied it.

Unfazed, Grace was astute and not easily deceived.

She took out her phone and declared, “I recorded your conversation.

Would you like to hear it?”

The recording captured their unscrupulous laughter at Hannah, which irked Ryleigh.

“Miss Mitchell, I don’t believe I’ve offended you.

Why are you eavesdropping on us?”

“This is a public place.

If you freely criticize others, shouldn’t you expect to be heard?”

Because Grace was Bryson’s sister, Ryleigh didn’t dare to mistreat her.

After all, Bryson’s influence in the business world was potent enough to keep them in check.

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“I misunderstood earlier.

I apologize, Miss Mitchell.

Is that acceptable?”

scoffed, her

“Your apology isn’t enough.

of Hannah; you owe her

A heavy silence followed.

face flushed with embarrassment

to Hannah made Ryleigh feel like she’d

demeanor towards Grace

you’re the Mitchell family’s daughter doesn’t

just gossiping

Why should I apologize?”

her anger, Ryleigh continued, “Miss Mitchell, don’t

“I am being unfair.

sharply, her

should I show you respect

faltered under

deep breath, she reminded herself that arguing

smile in place, Ryleigh

found out

It was a joke.

don’t take

through Ryleigh’s insincerity, Grace

can’t smooth things

her temper, but unable to confront Grace

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