Chapter 167

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Observing Wilhelmina’s phone, Mia asked, “Who’s calling you? Why aren’t you answering?”

“Why does it matter to you who I speak with?” Wilhelmina retorted.

Dismissing Mia, she hastily stepped outside to take the call. “Ms. Barrett, is there something wrong?”

“Why did the trending Tweet lose traction? What happened with your strategy? Weren’t you bragging about

having a well–connected friend in the media?

“If you can’t handle this minor issue, you might as well forget about the Chanel bag you were eyeing yesterday.

**Shelly retorted.

“I apologize, Ms. Barrett. I’ll make a call right away to gather more information.” After ending the call, Wilhelmina hastily dialed her friend’s number, but there was no answer.

Impatience welled up within her. “Why isn’t anyone answering? Have they all decided to ignore me out of the

blue?” She wondered.

abruptly, standing close and attentively listening to every

from Wilhelmina.

eyes with Wilhelmina

the drugs to Keegan, weren’t you?

you’re shifting all the blame onto

her words, Wilhelmina’s face paled with fear. “Mia, when did you

on my

Barrett, I’ve been here all along. So, tell me–did you and

together?”

bly wasn’t

seemed to be on point. If Shelly was implicated, Maya

innocent either.

upon noticing the absence

have no idea what you’re talking about. I did speak with Ms. Barrett just now, but it was regarding design matters. Could there be a misunderstanding?”

as there was no evidence, Wilhelmina wasn’t about to confess

a look in the mirror; the guilt on your

a possibility you could face imprisonment for spreading false rumors. I won’t hesitate

her gaze unwavering as

Wilhelmina.

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you must publicly clarify this situation

“Mia exclaimed.

intensified Wilhelmina’s unease, and

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