"Sorry, but I don't know who your employer is. Are you sure you've got the right person?" asked Melody.

Edmund remained composed and handed 200 dollars to Melody. "My employer said that Miss Melody will remember upon seeing this."

"That's..." Melody looked at the crumpled money and recalled the events from that morning.

'Wait, so this suited guy is talking about the one I spent the night with? He seemed pretty important. Is this visit about settling scores?' Melody wondered.

Melody became a little frightened. She turned to see Wendy looking at her with suspicion.

'If I argue with this guy right now, I won't be able to keep last night's events a secret. Wendy didn't benefit from it, and she won't let it go. She'll definitely use this against me! Instead of going back and getting stabbed in the back by Wendy in front of Mom and Dad, maybe it's better to see what this guy's employer wants...' thought Melody.

I'll go with you," said

into the car with

thought I heard her voice." Helen stepped out of the house, only to find Wendy at the door. Wendy snapped

me she wouldn't be coming home last night.

out all night must be fooling around with a guy! I just saw her getting into a fancy car with a married man. She's probably going to be a mistress for some rich guy! Helen, you should keep a better watch over

at Wendy in disbelief, unable to accept that her daughter could do such a thing. "Impossible.

Sander descended the stairs and heard Helen's words. "What's going on? What

lied shamelessly. Her poker face hid any trace of remorse as she secretly relished the thought of Melody getting a

usually occupied with work. He was not overly involved in family matters, but he held family values in high regard. Messy scandals were something he

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