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.

in time.

hot enough to redden her skin as it splashed

crossed her

Without hesitation, Tessa shook her

was satisfied with her response, “Yes, that wretch Ivy set me

recounted the day’s events in detail to Tessa, “She designed it to humiliate me and even threatened me

hiring a

began to gnaw at Tessa for severing ties with Ivy over just

be good for much, but she had a pretty face after all, so perhaps a wealthy

to the affluent could bring in a substantial sum

are you thinking about?”

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