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!

how does this

with Claudia before

escort her out,” came the subsequent

visibly pale, her eyes darting desperately around

remained silent

to disperse, Claudia escorted Josie away from

connection seamless,

the hotel’s entrance. Parked along the

instrumental role

knitting her brows, acknowledged Vivian, “Give

astonished gaze, Josie promptly made her way to

car, her phone emitted a timely buzz. She

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

the man was already reaching out, gently adjusting a few loose strands of hair from her forehead. “It looks like everything has settled down now,” he remarked, his voice laced with

Josie instinctively retract a bit.

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