These were things that were supposed to fade with time, but now they were brought back into the


    spotlight, obliterating any chance of redemption.


    She was sure that someone had poured money into boosting these views to ensure her downfall, but


    there was nothing she could do about it. Now without any money or influence, she was at the mercy of


    the Powell family. It would be a miracle if Jane didn’t use this to further demean her, let alonee to


    her aid.


    She couldy low, but how long could she hide?


    Especially in her current predicament, she may not even have a safe haven.


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    She shut her eyes in desperation.


    The door was flung open and Jane burst in, thrusting her phone in


    Keely’s face.


    “Keely, what the hell is this mess? Who have you managed to infuriate? Now, even those high-society


    Ladies who rarely browse the inte are aware of your deeds. They’re all questioning me. You’re a


    disgrace! Not only are you of no use to the Powell family, but you’ve also tarnished the Haywood


    name!” Jane continued her tirade, “Why did youe back? You should have just stayed away or


    better yet, perished abroad!”


    Jane’s harsh words echoed in Keely’s ears. Gritting her teeth, Keely could only huddle on the floor and


    take it in silence.


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    The Powell family was herst refuge. Now with her reputation in tatters, if she left the Powell family,


    she’d be utterly alone, relegated to a life on the streets.


    The bitterness in her heart was overwhelming, yet she managed to suppress the cold fury in her eyes.


    She crawled towards Jane, pleading,


    “Aunt Jane, please, don’t be angry. Even without Professor Zizka, I have Marco! When I’m with Marco,


    I promise to repay the Powell family!”


    Jane regarded Keely with a skeptical gaze, showing no signs of softening. She scoffed, “You’re in this


    mess and Professor Zizka has publicly severed his mentorship with you. Why hasn’t Marco stepped in


    to help? Is he really going to associate with you? Stop feeding me lies!”


    Keely responded, “Marco allowing me to return means he still harbors feelings for me.”


    Hearing this, Jane paused, her gaze falling on Keely’s phone. A smirk spread across her face.


    “Keely, it’s not that I distrust you, but you need to give me a reason to believe you. I’ll give you onest


    chance.


    Call Marco now. If he answers your call, I’ll believe you.”


    Keely’s face went ashen. She had called Marco countless times and sent numerous messages, all to


    no avail. She suspected he had blocked her.


    Yet under Jane’s insistence, Keely had no choice but to dial Marco’s number.


    Predictably, the call was disconnected before it even connected.


    Keely Looked distraught. She quickly said, “I got this number abroad. I think Marco has blocked all


    foreign calls! Aunt Jane, I’ll personally go see him some other day…”


    “No, use my phone to call him!” Jane wasn’t letting Keely off so easily. She thrust her phone at Keely,


    suspicion writrge on her face. “Keely, are you lying to me about being cklisted?”


    Keely quickly shook her head and hastilyposed a text message on