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!

really hard!” Ophelia said with a smug chortle. “Mr. Bauer

I'm so thankful for your help. I wouldn't have known who else to turn to

me back then? I'm only

to leave things just

items? Compared to me, Ophelia is still from a lower-class background. She's helped

Aubree spoke up again. “Oh, come on. You took such a huge risk to help

Ophelia with the handbag, and the

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

said, the woman truly

that she knew better than

Aubree would

wealthier than me. As for the handbag she just mentioned, I'm sure it's one I'd never be able to afford in my entire life! Of course, I

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