WorldNovelChapter 285: Next week, theres a charity ball and auction, Lindy said, her glare sharp.
You and Colton better not embarrass the Stevens family like you did last time.
Her voice dripped with sarcasm as she cast a pointed look at Melany.
Just because I let what happened before slide doesnt mean you get to act all high and mighty.
Melanys expression remained composed, innocent even.
Lindy, Ive already explained.
It was just a misunderstanding.
It had absolutely nothing to do with me.
Despite her calm demeanor, Melanys fingers subtly brushed the business card shed kept from Nova.
The exquisite brooch from before lingered in her thoughts, fueling ambitions she had carefully kept hidden.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtInitially, she had hoped to win Coltons support, but aligning herself with the Lloyd family now seemed far more beneficial.
Nothing to do with you? Lindy scoffed, her voice thick with disbelief.
Colton might be naive enough to buy that, but you cant fool me.
Lindy had been simmering with bitterness for days.
Since Melany married into the Stevens family, everything had unraveled.
Even when her husband had affairs, he used to at least call her, maintaining appearances.
Now, their marriage was a sham, and his indiscretions were laid bare in front of her.
And Keanus birthday banquet? A complete disaster, all thanks to Melany.
With just the two of them in the room, Lindy dropped her usual façade.
Her voice, once soft, now turned venomous.
If it werent for that stupid video you made, how could the companys secrets have leaked?! She shot Melany a glare filled with contempt.
For days, Lindy had been waiting for this moment.
Melany, slippery as always, had managed to avoid confrontation at every turn.
But today, Lindy was determined to give her the scolding she deserved.
Think youve won, dont you? Think that by ruining me, youll finally get what you want? Lindys face twisted with fury and regret.
She cursed herself for being so blind, for letting this gold-digger marry her son.
If only Allison were still here, none of this wouldve happened, she muttered under her breath.
You must be dreaming if you think youll ever be the lady of this house! she spat.
Not while Im still breathing.
The thought of her own secrets flickered in Lindys mindlike the young man shed kept on the side, a little indulgence her husband had long turned a blind eye to.
They had an understanding, an open arrangement.
But now, thanks to Melany, all of that had been exposed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmKeanu was so furious that he had cut off financial support to her family, leaving her siblings in a panic, blowing up her phone with demands.
Ever since Melany entered their lives, it had been nothing but chaos.
Lindys thoughts drifted to the days when Allison had been around.
At least Allison had been kind, obedient a true breath of fresh air.
Youre not even a shadow of what Allison was.
She knew how to handle Keanu, keep him happy.
But you? Youre nothing but trouble.
Lindys voice dripped with open disdain.
Where most would have snapped under such a tirade, Melany simply laughed.
If Allison was so wonderful, then why didnt she save you when you were dying from that little headache? Her smile was sweet, but her words cut like ice.
Oh waitcould it be that no one in this family actually likes you? She paused, feigning an innocent frown before sighing softly. Oh, thats right.
Those were Allisons exact words, werent they? Shed rather give that medicine to a complète stranger than lift a finger to help you. Melanys words stabbed straight into Lindys heart, leaving her speechless.
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