Chapter 436

Selena didn’t see it coming that Maja, would pull such a stunt; her eyes oozed with disdain.

“Her true colors are plain as day.”

“A lesson learned could do her some good, so she doesn’t think she can run wild in the Raymond family just because of Holden’s pampering.”

They were chilling, sipping their tea, and munching on fruit in the villa.

Meanwhile, Maja was out in the yard, kneeling under the scorching sun.

The sun was blazing, and the ground was so hot she could fry an egg. The thin fabric was no match for the heat, burning Maja’s knees. She was sweating bullets, struggling to hold it together.

It was September, the hottest month of the year. The outdoor temperature was hitting the 30s, and the ground was almost 60 degrees Celsius. Maja was on her knees for two hours, her face as palé as a ghost.

Finally, Edith was worried that Maja might faint and create a ruckus with Holden.

So, when Maja seemed on the verge of collapsing, she sighed, “You can go now. But remember, keep your trap shut when it’s supposed to be.” That was a clear warning to Maja not to blabber in front of Holden:

her legs were numb from kneeling for too long, and she nearly took a tumble.

to heart, regretting giving

“Alright, Grandma Edith.”

Edith signaled to the servant, who grabbed the

widened in

tea cup, maintained her haughty posture.

hard you try to suck up to me, it won’t work. Ian will

Maja’s voice trembled, suddenly stern.

snatched the painting from the servant, and seeing her master’s painstakingly created piece now torn in two, it felt like a knife twisting in her heart! She carefully rolled up the painting and took a deep breath. “You don’t have to worry about that; I’m not interested in lan either.

was taken aback, her

didn’t give her a chance

cup dropped to the floor. Grandma Edith had to compose herself

she

repeat what Maja said; he just lowered his head in apprehension.

Edith was

She’s

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