The Wrong Woman

Chapter 971

'Tristan, did you just say I'm being unreasonable?" Michaela shouted furiously.

The line went dead from the other end.

Michaela, still seething, hurled her phone across the room, shattering it. Yet, even this violent act couldn't quell her anger.

She fell deeply disrespected by both Elio and Tristan. Now, even Mila and Jasper had kept her in the dark. The thought that everyone closest to her was drifting away because of Candice's marriage filled her with profound disappointment.

Picking up the two shattered phones, Josie approached and sat beside Michaela, gently consoling her, "Mrs. Hoffis, don't be upset. You must take care of your health. We can address Leo's marriage gradually."

*Josie, do you have any suggestions?" Michaela asked, her voice edged with desperation. Josie shook her head, looking equally frustrated.

Just then, Mila walked briskly into the room, her voice calm and soothing. "Nothing will work." Hearing her voice, both women turned to look at Mila.

hand, her smile gentle. "Don't waste your effort. Elio has already signed over half his assets to Candice. If they divorce, the family business will be

was always protective of power and assets, erupted, "Who let him do that? He had lost his

domineering presence was palpable,

was now less concerned about Michaela's outburst. In fact, she was more worried that Josie would continue to

faced Josie with a sweet yet barbed smile. "Ms. Hudson, I'm impressed by your persistence. But now that Elio and Candice are married, I hope you'll value yourself and maintain your dignity. Don't harbor any more illusions about

hurriedly explained, "Mrs. Morrison, you've misunderstood.

whether I misunderstand or not. Spare me

both awkward

duty as a daughter to take care of my mother. With me around, you don't

see her. Tell her to stay away and don't ruin my mood whenever I'm

"Chubs, that's

darkened, deeply