Chapter 156
Melody stepped inside to see Mabel sitting next
ext to Ynda, while across from them were Ryan and <b>a </b><b>middle</b>–aged woman who bore a resemnce
I had to be Ryan’s mother, Hannah Fox.
Melody’s sharp eyes noticed the supplements on the coffee table, immediately recognizing them as cheap. The two itemsbined didn’t cost
By the coffee table, Ynda, masking her impatience with a fake smile, said, “Ryan, how could I not help you? When you joined thispany, <b>I </b>spoke up for you. You know how Russell is, very rigid and by the book. Without my help, given your qualifications, you wouldn’t <b>have </b>gotten in so
Ryan’s expression turned awkward.
Is she implying my credentials <b>aren’t </b>sufficient?’ he wondered
While Ryan maintained hisposure, Hannah’s <b>reaction </b><b>was </b>immediate, her brows furrowing. “Ynda, what do you mean by that? Ryan is an outstanding young man. Even going through the proper channels, he would have been epted into your so–calledpany! You might not know, but in our vige. Ryan is the only college graduate in years!!
Yndas inner irritation grew, and just <b>as </b>she was <b>about </b>to ask them to leave, she noticed Melody entering the room.
Ynda’s eyes brightened with an idea that could solve two problems <b>at </b>once.
“Hey Ynda sighed dramatically. “It’s not <b>that </b>I don’t want to help, but from what you’ve described, Melody needs to forgive you for this to be resolved. You really shouldn’t have gone through her drawers. But don’t worry. Melody is very understanding. She’ll surely forgive you
As she finished speaking, Ynda looked toward the door with feigned surprise. “Melody, you’re back?”
Both Hannah and Ryan turned to look at Melody.
Hannah, sering Melody for the first <b>time</b>, found her even less attractive <b>than </b>Ryan had described. Her brows knit together in disdain.
How could someone so ugly y dare to kick Ryan out of thepany<b>? </b>This unattractive, scrawny woman, who looked unfit for childbirth, would only be suitable for marrying the blind man or the cripple. How <b>dare </b>shef Hannah wondered.
Ynda, observing Hannah’s expression, felt <b>a </b><b>bit </b>better and stood up with a smile to introduce them. “Melody, Ryan and Hannah are here. <b>You </b>know Ryan <b>from </b>thepany. Come greet Hannah.””
Melody gave them a cold nce, nodded briefly, and then started to walk toward the backyard.
Seeing this, Hannah frowned and said, “Melody, do you have any manners! I am your aunt, and you don’t even greet me?”
“Hannah, don’t be upset Mabel interjected timely. “<b>Melody </b>just returned from the countryside, <b>and </b>we haven’t had time to teach her proper etiquette.”
Ynda added with a firmer tone, “Melody,e over and greet Hannah properly!
Despite her words, Ynda secretly hoped Melody would ignore themand
With Hannah’s big mouth, <b>she </b>would certainly spread the word of Melody’sck of manners among Russell’s rtives.
Eventually, without any intervention, <b>Russell </b><b>would </b>naturally learn just how ill–mannered Wilona’s daughter was.
However, Melody <b>stopped </b>in her tracks, then turned <b>and </b><b>sat </b>down on the sofa with a faint, <b>mocking </b>smile. “<b>Hannah</b>, <b>perhaps </b>you didn’t see clearly due to your age. <b>I </b>greeted you just now, but you didn’t notice.
Hannah’s face darkened. “You..
Seeing <b>Hannah </b>about to explode, Ryan quickly reminded her. “Mom, focus on the important matter.”
Hannah <b>swallowed </b>her anger andmanded. “Melody, it’s not just me saying this, but how could you expel Ryan from thepany over a misunderstanding? I’ll decide for you. Ryan will forgive you, and this nutter will be resolved”
Melody’s lips twitched. “He’ll forgive <b>me</b><b>?”</b>
<b>“</b>Yes” Hannah <b>replied </b>in an authoritative tone, “Tomorrow, Ryan will return to work. We won’t mention <b>this </b>incident again, giving you a way out.”
way out?” Melody looked <b>at </b>Hannah as if she were <b>a </b>fool
This look <b>made </b><b>Hannah </b>very <b>ufortable</b>, and she frowned. “What else do you want? Someone <b>as </b>talented as Ryan is in high demand wherever he goes. If the Fox family loses him, it will be <b>a </b>great loss!”Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.
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Chapter 156
Even Ynda’s expression soured at Hannah’s words. “Talent It’s so funny!”
With just a college diploma, if not for Russell’s connections, Ryan wouldn’t even qualify to be a receptionist at that headhunting firm.
Despite these thoughts, Ynda and Mabel held their tongues, choosing not to expose Hannah’s exaggerations. Instead, they chimed in to support Ryan and Hannah.
“Melody, since Ryan and Hannah are here, let’s just let this go. Don’t be so petty. <b>Mabel </b>said.
Indeed, Melody.” Ynda sipped her coffee slowly. “Ryan only went through your drawers. You’re making a mountain out willugh <b>at </b>you,
In an instant, it seemed like Melody was the one at fault
Melody smirked, then said. “Tetry, making a mountain out of a molehill…
<b>a </b>molehill <b>and </b>people
She paused, nodded, and continued, “I <b>shouldn’t </b>be so petty, but Ryan probably didn’t exin things properly. He <b>was </b>kicked out not just for rummaging through my drawers but also for attempting to steal documents and making threats and defamatory statements. If not for our family ties, I would have called the police long ago.
Ryan’s face turned dark. “Melody! Don’t push your luck!”
Melody couldn’t help butugh. Who’s pushing their luck here? What? Do you want me to call the police Fine. I’ll do it right now.”
Melody pulled <b>out </b>her phone, ready to <b>dial</b>.
Ryan panicked and lunged to snatch the phone from her.
But Melody was quick, sidestepping gracefully. Ryan missed and fell t on his face, yelping in pain. “Mom“”
Hannah, her temper ring, pointed a finger at Melody and began to curse<b>. </b>“You country bumpkin, how dare you treat Ryan like this? Apologize immediately<b>, </b><b>or </b>I’ll <b>make </b>sure you regret it
Melody raised an eyebrow, about to bring up the surveince footage to further embarrass <b>Hannah </b><b>and </b>Ryan, when an elderly voice interrupted. “Make her regret it? Tell me. How do you n to make her regret it!!
Melody turned in surprise to see Hattie pushing Maria, who was seated in a wheelchair, toward them
<b>Sering </b>Maria had the energy to get out. Ynda and Mabel exchanged shocked nces
Haven’t the increased dosage rendered Maria unable to get out of bed? How could she stillmand such presence they wondered.
Hannah and Ryan were equally stunned to see <b>Maria</b><b>, </b>supposedly
<b>y </b>too ill to receive visitors, suddenly appear.
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