Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 1097

A collective gasp swept through the onlookers after they learned that Zoe might have slapped herself. Judging from her swollen cheeks, they expressed shock at the cruelty she had inflicted upon herself. All colors drained from Zoe’s face. She stammered, “A-Alyssa Taylor, w-what are you on about? I’m not crazy. Why would I slap myself?”

Alyssa clicked her tongue and shrugged. “I guess you’re crazy. Not only that, you scared the hell out of me. I should have demanded compensation for emotional distress. How dare you accuse me of something you did to yourself? Do you think you can slander me just bécause you bear the Harper name?”

In the midst of the audible gasps, camera flashes illuminated Zoe’s bewildered face.

The surrounding onlookers engaged in hushed chatter. “Ms. Alyssa is known to be generous and kind. She has been involved in charity work and even took the initiative to arrange the maid’s funeral. I don’t think she’s the type to frame Zoe Harper.”

if Ms. Alyssa hit Ms. Zoe, there must be a

hit Ms. Zoe out of jealousy. That’s not right. I will not. change my opinion

the tasteless conflict among the ladies, and she looked down at

had no obligation to defend themselves and didn’t mind being misunderstood. If anything, she emerged as the victor today, given that Zoe had harmed herself.

the center of gossip, a concerned cry pierced through the crowd. “Zoe, what

family members, and their bodyguards. The entourage hurried over to check on Zoe. Zoe trembled in

and lying on the ground

floor!” Cornelius ordered the bodyguards, who swiftly acted and even formed a barrier to keep the reporters away. “My darling Zoe!” Penelope enveloped Zoe in a protective embrace and fixed a stern gaze on Alyssa. “Ms. Alyssa, if you have an issue, take