The Woman From Hell

Chapter 958

Before Elena could retort, I continued, "I think all mothers would've taught their daughter manners at a very young age. If one doesn't have manners, then I’m sure they don't have a mother either."

Those words hit Elena's sore point. She abruptly got u p from the sofa. "You’re saying I don't have a mother, Wanda Lane?"

I smiled slightly. "I was just saying, Ms. Mandez. Why did you assume that it’s you?"

After a pause, I continued, "Honestly, I recognize your professionalism and capability, but as for other aspects, I beg to differ. I believe in Theo's taste in women, and he probably agrees with me. If you're that confident, then I can only wish you success in taking my place."

Elena's expression was beyond sullen. If it were not because we were in the company, she would have struck me.

I looked at her with a smile. I had won this battle between us.

Elena knew that she could not win the argument and stopped pestering me. She turned around and stomped away angrily.

Theo came back from his meeting and brought me out for lunch.

He picked a French restaurant that was decorated in a vintage style. As soon as we walked in, it immediately felt like we had traveled back in time.

our meals, Theo looked at me and

"That

on the table and said apologetically, "I’m sorry I’ve been particularly busy these days. I don't have much time to

I ever gotten mad at

smiled and

thought it smelled really good

more, then." Theo put a piece

indeed tasty and I ate

left the restaurant. Theo held my hand and

I nodded. "Good idea."

in front. It was noon, the time when the streets were bustling with energy and crowded with people. The

looked at me and said, "Don't

"Okay."

from passersby. Their envy stemmed from Theo. A man like him was definitely every woman’s

couple embracing each other, I looked up at Theo and said with a smile, "You haven't told me about your puppy

count. Theo

and he seemed to be afraid that I could not hear him, so he lowered his head to whisper in my ear, "I've never experienced puppy love.