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!

that Benny boy, and he fell really hard!” Ophelia said with a smug chortle. “Mr. Bauer even made a big fuss out of it when he returned, so I'm sure that little

Aubree felt both gleeful and relieved. “Well done! I'm so thankful for

Remember how much you helped me back then? I'm only too happy to be able to

however, wasn't willing to leave things just

or no longer own many luxury items? Compared to me, Ophelia is still from a lower-class background. She's helped me, and it's only fair that I

again. “Oh, come on. You took such a

with the handbag,

pretended to turn her down. “I told you there's no need for that! You've already helped me

the woman

with Aubree for so many years that she knew better than anyone else how

from Aubree would be a lifetime

down and out 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

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