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!

smug chortle. “Mr. Bauer

gleeful and relieved. “Well done! I'm so thankful for your help. I wouldn't have known who else to turn

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

however, wasn't willing to leave

before or no longer own many luxury items? Compared to me, Ophelia is still from a lower-class background. She's helped

“Oh, come on. You took such a huge risk to help me. How can I not thank you? Anyway, I have a handbag that would suit

wanted to reward Ophelia with the

to turn her down. “I told you there's no need

said, the woman

years that she knew better than

the tiniest amount of money from Aubree would

handbag she just mentioned, I'm sure it's one I'd never be able to afford

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