Everyone gasped.

As it turned out, the drama that unfolded was nothing short of a false accusation. The mere thought of how Josie might have navigated her way out of this convoluted mess had Claudia not made her timely entrance was beyond anyone’s imagination.

“How malicious…”

Gradually, Josie began to piece everything together, standing up more confidently as she did so. It became evident to her that Ava was acting out of a desperate attempt to protect someone at all costs. Prodding for more information from Ava seemed futile.

Josie’s gaze settled on Bethany, noting the worry that was deeply etched into her face. In that moment, clarity dawned upon her.

Claudia said, “Bethany, this unfortunate incident occurred under your watch. Don’t you reckon my daughter is owed a thorough explanation?”

Bethany’s expression was laden with regret as she continuously nodded in acknowledgment. “It truly is our oversight that such a remarkably talented individual had to face this level of public humiliation. Henceforth, in any similar scenarios, and this includes but is not limited to upscale venues, Ava will find herself permanently banned from every establishment within Wavery!”

Upon digesting these words, Ava instinctively recoiled, visibly taken aback.

For a woman of her elevated social standing, this decree served as a harsh reprimand, akin to a bolt of lightning on a clear day. Moving forward, her access to mingle within such esteemed circles would be unequivocally severed!

this resolution

the query, Josie exchanged a brief look with Claudia

out,” came

advanced, taking Ava under their charge. She was visibly pale, her eyes darting desperately around the room and fixating on Josie, her body quivering with each

the turmoil, she remained silent about the identity of her

to disperse, Claudia escorted Josie away from the rooftop scerie. Claudia’s simple attire and minimalistic makeup did little

their connection seamless, reflecting a

with them every step until they reached the hotel’s entrance. Parked along the roadside

an instrumental role in aiding us. Without his intervention, our departure today would have been significantly more

her brows, acknowledged

Josie promptly made her

phone emitted a timely buzz. She quickly muted

lips, light eyes, and a pronounced nose, all contributing to a gaze that was both intense

reaching out, gently adjusting a few loose strands of hair from her forehead. “It looks like

a

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