<b>Chapter </b>451


    The door mmed shut without mercy<b>, </b>and Maisy knew the Williams family <b>was </b><b>done </b>with her forever Gritting her teeth in hatred, she realized she had no choice but to leave<b>.</b>


    Her bank ount was empty, and her PayPal held only a few thousand dors. Together, it barely covered a single night in a decent suite. Maisy squatted by the roadside, watching the bustling crowds as tears streamed down her face.


    She’d called all her friends. Those who once imed to be her closest confidantes hadn’t picked up, and some had even blocked her on WhatsApp. News about her was everywhere, and she was recognized wherever she went.


    Just then, her phone rang. Anxiously, she answered, thinking it was Kenny.


    “Maisy, you’re a bitch! Why don’t you just be a prostitute? Now that both the Williams and Yancey families have tossed you aside, you must be worse off than I am! Hahaha…<b>”</b>


    Christopher’s manicughter echoed through the receiver. Rage filled Maisy’s eyes. ” Christopher!”


    “Give me back my money! I don’t care if you leaked those videos. I just want my money back!” Maisy pleaded. With money, she could undergo cosmetic surgery and start over. Regret gnawed at her for giving in to Christopher’s ckmail.


    A world away, on a beach in Korel City, Christopher sat unhinged, his gaze fixed on the vast ocean. “Having a rough time in Jipsburg, Maisy? Come to Korel City. I’ll give you money.”


    “Really?” Maisy was skeptical.


    “I figured it out. Since Skr and I are done, and you’ve been cast out by the Williams


    family, we might as well stick together. I’ll take care of you,” Christopher’s tone softened


    unexpectedly, reminiscent of their secret past.


    After a day of scorn and rejection, Maisy was moved by his sudden kindness. “Yes, I’ll book


    the flight for you. Juste, Christopher said, his voice even gentler.


    Maisy bit her lip. “Alright, Christopher. I believe you. I’ll be with you.”


    Blinded by his fa?ade, Maisy couldn’t see the trap she was walking into. Her borate


    schemes to control Christopher had backfired spectacrly.


    A cold chuckle escaped Christopher’s lips as he ended the call. Skr was gone, all


    because <b>of </b>Maisy. He’d make her <b>pay</b>.


    While Joe was showering, Skr received a call from Alexander.


    “Skye, do you have a moment to help me with something?”


    Skr, just finished showering and handling shop orders, replied, “Sure, Mr. Gardner Senior. I have time now.<i>”</i>


    Alexander quickly sent a photo of a bronze artifact. “I’ve authenticated many bronzes, but this one seems off. It’s not quite a fake, but not entirely genuine either,” he exined.


    Skr zoomed in to examine the details. Her expression turned serious. “Mr. Gardner Senior, who brought you this bronze artifact for authentication?”


    “A friend recently acquired it abroad and wanted to verify its authenticity. It’s currently here at my ce,” Alexander responded, sending more detailed photos for Skr’s evaluation


    Skr studied the pictures intently, oblivious to Joe emerging from the bathroom.


    Completely absorbed, she called Alexander back the moment she finished examining th photos.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.