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?”

as she said it, but she

Charlee. The idea of reclaiming the painting crossed her mind—selling it someday could

Melinda once hoped for a better life after outcasting Jake, but

Melinda and stuttered, “You… You…” She struggled for

snapped, “Get

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

pulled her

I invited you here? After all, you had no prior ties

await at

what do you mean

“Never mind. My sister was rather

been quite harsh. Yet, Kallie understood that the real issue lay with Melinda and

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