Meanwhile, Ophelia stepped out of the kindergarten with a grim expression.

Thank goodness I handled the matter fast enough! Who'd have thought Mr. Bauer would launch an investigation as soon as he returned? Gosh. I almost blew my cover! Then again, this must mean that little b*stard's injury was pretty bad...

With that thought in mind, Ophelia curled her lips into a smirk.

That b*tch Roxanne has ruined my chances of a happy and comfortable life! She deserves this little payback from me. Ha!

Naturally, Ophelia needed to inform Aubree about the incident, so she quickly got into her car and dialed the latter's number.

Fortunately, the call got through after just a few rings.

“How did it go? Did you succeed?” Aubree asked urgently.

Argh. Life has been incredibly tough on me lately. I need some good news to cheer me up!

Bauer even made a big fuss out of it

thankful for your help. I wouldn't have known

it. Remember how much you helped me back then? I'm only

however, wasn't willing to leave things just

what if I'm not as rich as before or no longer own many luxury items? Compared to me, Ophelia is

looking around and searching high and low in her room, Aubree spoke up again. “Oh, come on. You took such a huge risk to help me. How can I

other words, Aubree wanted to reward Ophelia with the handbag, and the latter quickly caught on to

used to Aubree's condescending tone, Ophelia pretended to turn her down. “I told

woman

so many years that she knew better than anyone else how rich and generous

tiniest amount of money from Aubree would be

now, but she's still far more powerful and wealthier than me. As for the handbag she just mentioned, I'm sure it's one I'd never be

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