Chapter 386:

It became clear to Charlee that Melinda was missing the point entirely. Losing her patience, she withdrew her hand abruptly.

“Let her out!” Charlee commanded.

At this, Melinda lifted her chin defiantly, her eyes glinting with scorn as she looked at Kallie. However, she hadn’t anticipated the bodyguards actually stepping forward to escort her out.

Melinda’s confidence vanished as she stammered in confusion, “Mrs… Charlee, what are you doing? Is there some misunderstanding? Wasn’t my gift to your liking? That can’t be right, I invested a great deal in it!”

Charlee’s demeanor remained stern, causing Melinda to rethink the situation with her naive understanding.

Melinda shouted at Charlee, “You can’t do this to me! I spent a fortune on the gift I gave you. You accepted it, and now you turn against me?”

regret as soon as she said it, but she felt she had no

what had upset Charlee. The idea of

an IOU. Melinda once hoped for a better life after outcasting Jake,

at Melinda and stuttered, “You… You…” She struggled for breath, overwhelmed by

steadied her and snapped, “Get her out of here, now! And give her painting

that the scene was over, Kallie decided to bring an upset Sophie home for a good rest. Kallie bid Charlee

pulled her

began, smiling warmly. “Are you surprised I invited you here? After all, you had no prior ties to the Martel family. Actually, it was all for

adventures await at

“Mrs. Martel, what do you

smile. “Never mind. My sister was rather rude today. Please accept my apology on her behalf. I hope

indeed been quite harsh. Yet, Kallie understood that the real issue

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