Chapter 161
Seeing Fairlee walking up to her, Mabel became extremely anxious as it was the time when guests were arriving, and they were <b>all </b>getting out of their cars at the entrance.
Mabel thought that if Fairlee kicked her out in front of everyone, it would be beyond humiliating
However, Ynda remainedposed as she <b>understood </b>the importance of maintaining politeness, greeting, “Ms. Lawrence, happy birthday. We felt increasingly sorry about the incidentst time after we got home. We’ve been wanting toe and apologize in person, but Maria fell ill, and we’ve been <b>swamped </b><b>with </b>other matters. So, today, we came not only to wish you a happy birthday but also to apologize for the incident with Bary
Ynda subtly signaled Mabel with her eyes while Mabel quickly added upon carching on, “Ms. Lawrence, I’m sorry about <b>what </b>happened. Please don’t hold it against me as it was an unintentional mistake.”
Fairlee nearly gritted her teeth when she heard the words “unintentional mistake” but suppressed her hatred upon thinking of her n with J, only replying with a smile, “What’s <b>past </b><b>is </b><b>past</b>. Why bring it up again! Surely you don’t think I’m the type to hold a grudge, do you?”
“Of course not,” Mabel and Ynda <b>said </b>in unison, heaving a sigh of relief while thinking that their n for today could proceed smoothly as long as Fairlee wasn’t holding a grudge.
On the other hand, J <b>was </b>growing restless as she scanned the area but couldn’t spot Melody, subconsciously feeling anxious.
J had gone to great lengths to set everything up, <b>not </b>just to help Fairlee and <b>Bary </b>get revenge.
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Thinking <b>that </b><b>all </b>her efforts would be wasted if Melody didn’t show up, J couldn’t help but ask Mabel. “Mabel, didn’t you say that you brought your sister along Where is she?”
Only then did Mabel remember that Melody was still in the car and just as she was about to call her down; she heard a cool voice behind her.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.
It was Melody saying.
Murphy, you’re <b>in </b>such a hurry to me. <b>What’s </b>wrong?”
Mabel frowned before she turned around andined, “Melody, why are you arriving sote? We’ve already apologized to Ms. Lawrence on your behalf.
Ignoring Mabel, Melody’s gaze fixed
J with a barely–there smile.
Staring unblinkingly at J, her smile seemed stered on, making those who saw it feel uneasy.
J felt a chill run down her spine as if all her secrets had beenid <b>bare</b>, but she quickly regained herposure, feigning surprise. “Miss
Melody, it’s you.”
Then, J continued while pping her thigh in mock realization, “Oh my, you and Mabel both have the surname Fox, but I never thought you might be sisters.<b>”</b>
Mabel and Ynda exchanged puzzled <b>looks</b><b>, </b>and then Mabel asked in shock, “Miss Murphy, you <b>know </b>Melody<b>?</b>”
J replied, “Yes, we’ve met a few times”
Melody’s eyes twinkled <b>as </b>s
she said meaningfully, “Yes, we became friends after some misunderstanding”
Upon hearing Melody’s words, J’s face stiffened, almost losing herposure.
Feeling ignored, Fairlee coughed to draw Melody’s attention to her.
Ynda timely interjected. “Melody, today is Ms. Lawrence’s birthday<b>”</b>
Melody smiled and said slowly, “Happy birthday, Ms. Lawrence, I’m sorry for what happenedst time. By the way, has Bary been discharged from the <b>hospital</b>?<b>”</b>
Fairlee’s forehead veins throbbed violently, and she replied through gritted teeth, “Thanks to you, he has been discharged”
At this moment, a few <b>newly </b>arrived guests came over to greet Fairlee.
One began, “Ms. Lawrence, happy birthday<b>.</b><b>”</b>
Another said. “<b>May </b>you grow younger with each passing year”
“Thank <b>you</b><b>,” </b>Fairlee said, her expression softening <b>as </b><b>she </b>led the group inside.
At <b>that </b>moment, J suddenly linked arms with Melody <b>and </b>said softly. “Miss Melody, we had an argument recently, but sometimes initial shes can pave the way for deeper friendship. Ken told me you’re a nice person, so <b>if </b>you don’t mind, let’s <b>forget </b>about the <b>past </b>and start over!
Melody’s expression remained unchanged <b>as </b>she replied calmly, “Sure, the past is just a misunderstanding <b>and </b>it’s all clear now.”
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“You’re indeed a nice person, I thought you might still hold a grudge over what happened at the Silveke Building,” J <b>said </b>while hugging more intimately with Melody
Melody smiled sweetly, but her eyes nced fleetingly at J’s hand before quickly looking away.
Soon, they were inside the vi.
Fairlee’s vi was a hillside property; although it wasn’t <b>very </b>
, it was imprecably maintained.
Melody looked up at the p
e guests and recognized that those present today were all top–tier figures from various industries in Silveke, all of them prominent leaders
Although the Lawrence family was not particrly wealthy, these prominent figures still treated Fairlee respectfully due to her unique profession.
In truth, everyone present held <b>a </b>higher social standing <b>than </b>Fairlee, but since she was in the political field, these people will ttered her even though they were worth much more than her.
Fairlee didn’t <b>forget </b>about J either, introducing her to the guests one by one, and when people learned about J’s <b>identity</b>, their focus shifted
soon being edged away from Mabel
For a moment, J was the center of attention while Melody’s <b>appearance </b><b>and </b>background were insignificant, soc
Compared to J, Melody’s looks and background were not presentable. He <b>was </b>quickly squeezed out of Mabel’s side.
Ynda and Mabel had wandered off somewhere, leaving Melodypletely alone.
But Melody didn’t seem to mind, calmly sipping champagne <b>as </b>if waiting <b>for </b>something.
Then, amotion crupted from where Mabel was, with Ynda’s voice rising. “How could such an important item go missing?”
Melody looked up <b>as </b>she thought, Here ites
<b>Ynda’s </b>outburst naturally caught Fairlee’s attention, so Fairlee led J to walk towards Mabel.
“Mabel, what happened? Fairlee asked with concern
Mabel discreetly pinched her thigh, causing her eyes to well up with tears <b>as </b>she <b>stammered</b><b>, </b><b>“</b><b>I</b>”
Standing beside Manel, Ynda said at the right time, “Miss Murphy, we apologize, the gift you gave Mabel has suddenly disappeared. She had it pinned to her outfit just now.”
J recalled that Mabel had never worn <b>any </b>brooch from the st?rt, but she didn’t expose Manel; instead, she asked, “Mabel, did you lose the brooch I gave <b>you</b>!!
Mabel nodded with a guilty expression. “Yes, that brooch you gifted meant to much to me, but now it’s suddenly gone,
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