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!

a smug chortle. “Mr. Bauer even made a big fuss out of it when he

thankful for your help. I wouldn't have known who else to turn to if you

helped me back then? I'm only too happy to be able

wasn't willing to leave things just

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

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 not thank you? Anyway, I have

to reward Ophelia with the handbag,

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

woman truly

had been with Aubree for so many years that she knew

amount of money from Aubree would be a lifetime of wealth

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

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