Chapter 1998

Tessa was utterly shell–shocked. For years, she had played her part as the submissive and unassuming member of the Dunhill family, never once stepping out of line or defying the father and the daughter’s wishes.

But to her disbelief, despite her unwavering compliance, Clara still treated her with such contempt!

“Clara, what on earth has gotten into you? I haven’t done anything wrong!” she said. Her voice was trembling as aggrieved tears began to well up in her

eyes.

Clara glared at Tessa’s eyes, which bore a striking resemblance to Ivy’s, and her anger flared even hotter, “Stop your act! Ivy’s become so sly and cunning. It’s all because of your influence!”

Without another thought, Clara grabbed a nearby pitcher and hurled it at Tessa.

time. “Ah!” she cried out.

was hot enough to redden her skin as it

flicker of fear crossed her face, “I…” Despite

me, do you still consider Ivy your daughter at heart?” Without hesitation, Tessa shook her head. “Of course not. After Ivy gave us that hefty sum,

her response, “Yes, that wretch Ivy set me up today to embarrass me!”

even threatened me with surveillance footage. Ivy is

hiring a crowd of extras–could it be that she actually

at Tessa for severing ties

but she had a pretty face after

a mistress to the affluent could bring in a

what are you thinking about?”

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