Chapter <b>165</b>
As Ynda and Mekly met eyes, it felt like they had shed countless times before, but to onlookers, it was merely a brief two–second <b>stare </b>“Ynda, why are you looking <b>at </b>me like that?” Melody <b>averted </b>her eyes, tiling her head toward Fairlee, signaling Ynda. “Ynda, please help Mabel plead for mercy <b>as </b>the bracelet isn’t cheap. What if Ms. Lawrence sends her to the police station?”
Ynda was so
infuriated that her head buzzed, feeling <b>as </b>if her blood was flowing backward.
Gritting her teeth, Ynda tried to ignore Melody and turned to Fairlee. “Ms. Lawrence, <b>I </b>apologize sincerely as we didn’t know the bracelet belonged to you when we found it identally. Not recognizing its value, we initially nned to hand it over to the butler after the birthday party, <b>never </b>expecting it to be yours. Although it’s just a misunderstanding, it is still our fault”
Her words were so sincere that it almost seemed like <b>the </b>found the bracelet.
Beside her, Mabel was even more emotional, her tears flowing effortlessly out of genuine fear, worrying that her reputation might be destroyed.
However, no matter how earnest Ynda and Mabel were, Fairlee remained unmoved.
Fairlee felt <b>that </b>if Mabel hadn’t seduced Bary back then, Bary wouldn’t have done such <b>a </b>stupid thing to Melody, hence, her eyes darkened <b>as </b>she mercilessly spoke. “Ynda, don’t you think your exnation is too weak? Everyone initially thought Melody stole the bracelet, and <b>I </b>chose to forgive her because it was merely theft. But you! Your daughter stole something, and instead of correcting her, you tried to make Melody take the <b>me</b>. Theft plus framing <b>was </b>something I won’t forgive easily
Ynda tried to exin, “Ms. Lawrence.”
However, Fairlee raised her hand to cur Ynda off. “No more exnations. From now on the Fox family is no longer wee at the LawICIE residence. I won’t call the police this time, but as a warning. Il inform the <b>organizers </b>of the Best Celebrity contest to reconsider Mabel’s eligibility.”
Hearing this, even <b>Ynda’s </b>face turned <b>pale </b><b>and </b>her legs trembled because she had been counting on Mabel to win this year’s Best Celebrity and marry into the Swanson family.
Knowing Mabel might lose her eligibility, Ynda abandoned all pride and grabbed Fairlee’s arm while saying, “Ms. Lawrence, please listen to me”Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.
At the same time, Ynda signaled Mabel to plead with J because J was Fairlee’s guest of honor and her words would surely carry weight
Mabel understood Ynda’s intention and quickly approached J. “Miss Murphy, for the <b>sake </b>of our friendship, please help me to exin. I swear I didn’t steal the bracelet”
J brushed off Mabel’s hand coldly and <b>said </b>with a regretful expression. “Mabel, I thought since you won the Best Celebrityst year, you would be excelling in both character <b>and </b>academies, but you’ve deeply disappointed me. From now on, we are no longer friends”
J’s voice was always eut her words fell heavily, hitting Mabel straight in the heart
Suddenly<b>, </b>Mabel thought of something and sharply turned to look at J, saying, “It’s you, this <b>was </b>all your n, wasn’t it? What exactly are you trying to do? We have no grievances or grudges, but why are you trying to harm me?”
<b>J </b>narrowed her eyes her expression <b>darkening </b>as she turned to <b>Fairlee</b>. “Ms. Lawrence, since today’s party <b>has </b>been ruined by the Fox family. I
see no <b>reason </b>to continue<b>.”</b>
Upon hearing J’s words, Fairlee nodded and apologetically sar off the guests.
As the guests <b>couldn’t </b>wait to share the gossip that Silveke’s Best Celebrity was a thief, they dispersed on their own without needing further prompting from Fairlee.
Once the guests were gone, Fairlee’s expression turned cold as she addressed the three remaining guests. “How dare you stay here? Security,e and escort them out. From now on, if they show up, chase them away every time<b>.”</b>
Fairlee wanted them to understand the serious consequences of offending the Lawrence family.
“No need. I’ll leave on my own, Melody said softly, casting <b>a </b>deep nce at J before striding out.
J felt a chill as if she had been plunged into an ice cave because she was sure that Melody understood Mabel’s previous words.
J regretted underestimating Melody and allowing her to escape unscathed, hence she decided to devise a new <b>n </b>to deal with Melody quickly.
Melody left, but Ynda refused to go and clutched Fairlee’s sleeve, saying, “Ms. Lawrence, with no one around, I’ll be straightforward. We never noticed the bracelet, let alone stole it.”
Mabel nodded vigorously, “Yes, Ms. Lawrence, Melody framed me by slipping the bracelet into my purse when I <b>wasn’t </b>paying attention.”
Fairlee chuckled lowly. “Ynda, do you think you’re the smartest person in the world!”
Ynda was momentarily stunned before realizing the implication of Fairlee’s words, her vision <b>darkened </b>and if Mabel hadn’t <b>quickly </b>caught her<b>,</b>
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she would have <b>fainted </b>and fallen on the floor.
Mabel asked, “Mom, are you okay?”
Ynda shook her head and grabbed Mabel’s hand. “Let’s go.”
Mabel was confused. “Go? But…
<b>“</b>Go Ynda’s tone handened.
Mabel was shocked and did not dare to <b>say </b>anything else, only supporting Vn to leave.
After walking out of the vi, Mabel could not helpn <b>ask </b>again, “Mom, we haven’t exined clearly yet, why are we leaving just like that<b>?</b>” Ynda let out a bitterugh. “Mabel, you’re still too young. Fairlee knows Melody nted the bracelet.”
“Then why did she..” Mabel began to understand halfway through her sentence<b>. </b>“So she’s colluding with <b>J </b>and taking revenge on us for what happened with Bary”
Ynda lowered her eyes, biting her lip as she thought, I can’t <b>ept </b>this
<b>Ynda </b>felt utterly defeated as she <b>had </be in with high hopes but <b>was </b>now <b>leaving </b>in disgrace due to being outsmarted by J, whom she had underestimated
“I was too hasty.” Ynda said in frustration “Why did I rush? If I had waited until Maria died and brought down Wilmot, Melody would have been isted with no one helping. Why did I act now! I’m foolish.”
Mabel felt terrible when she <b>saw </b>this, ming herself while saying, “Mom, stop talking. It’s all my <b>fault</b>, making us fall into someone else’s trap”
Ynda shook <b>her </b>head and was too upset to speak, but she didn’t me Mabel, only angry with herself for being too hasty
After this <b>lesson</b>, she would need to pull many strings to ensure Mabel could still participate in the Silveke Best Celebrity contest.
Now, Ynda finally experienced the pain of shooting herself in the foot,
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