Chapter 47 Just a Foster Daughter
Hearing this, Milly couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
It turned out that Melanie, who had been best friends with Stephanie for years, genuinely knew her sore spot, and she hit right at the spot that Stephanie cared about the most.
Sure enough, Stephanie’s face turned pale on the spot.
“You…”
She couldn’t
say anything in return. After all, what Melanie said was true–she was a foster daughter.
Melanie instantly felt relieved when Stephanie was mad. Her mood, which had been long suppressed as a result of Stephanie’s abuse and betrayal, suddenly improved. She said, ‘Stephanic, you should be sensible in the future. Milly might be forgiving and won’t hold it against you, but not me. If I find out that you continue to act like a hypocrite, I’ll make you regret it.”
Stephanie was trembling with anger, her face contorted in a terrifying manner, and her teeth clenched. tightly as if she were about to pounce and bite Melanie at any moment.
She understood Melanie. For those she cared about, she would protect them with all her heart and soul; for those she didn’t like, she would make sure everyone knew about it. That was the reason why she had been willing to use Melanie as a pawn before.
Just like now, Melanie was willing to humiliate her in public, regardless of her own dignity.
Calm down! I need to stay calm!
Whether it was Milly or Melanie, I didn’t have the upper hand to confront them face–to–face. Moreover, face–to–face quarrels were not my strong suit. My persona was delicate and fragile, and I finally managed. to convince Jordan and Anthony yesterday. At this critical time, I couldn’t afford to destroy this persona, no matter what.
Thinking of this, she took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the hatred surging in her heart. Her eyes turned slightly red in an instant, as if she had been greatly wronged and would burst into tears the next second.
“Anthony, did I say something wrong? Why did they treat me like this?”
Melanie was overcome with the urge to vomit by her tricks. She had goosebumps all over her body. Melanie leaned in to Milly and said, “Boss, I have genuinely wronged you before. I didn’t know she was so disgusting before.”
Milly raised an eyebrow and coldly replied, “Just get used to it.”
After all, the first time she experienced her sly tricks, she almost vomited.
Anthony stood by Stephanie’s side, his expression equally dark. After hearing Stephanie’s complaints, he just gave a faint grunt and didn’t speak up for her as usual.
Instead, he calmly told Stephanie, “Go back to your class. It’s time for lessons.”
Stephanie felt like her attack didn’t achieve any results. Her expression was one of disbelief. She
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Melanie laughed heartily, tears streaming down her face. “Hahaha, you try this trick on us, but even your own brother refuses to fall for it. Haha, Stephanie, your skills are lacking”
Her words clearly indicated that Stephanie pretended to be innocent and played tricks on them.
What’s even more annoying was that Anthony didn’t even help her.
Stephanie clenched her fists. Her neatly trimmed nails were digging into her flesh fiercely, and a brief pain cleared her mind a little.
I couldn’t leave now. If I left now, in the eyes of others, I would be seen as being defeated and become the subject of ridicule!
No.
I have to figure out a way to save herself. I have to turn the tables.
Turning, her eyes met William, who was leaning against the window sill with a dark and unreadable expression. Stephanie’s eyes instantly lit up.
Yes, how could I forget about him?
William likes me. As long as I get his help or show vulnerability, he will support me and speak up on my behalf.
She hurriedly approached William and gently bit her lips. Stephanie softly asked, “Mr. William, you believe in me, don’t you?”
If William believed in her, others would think twice before causing a scene, considering his status as a
Tates.
As for Melanie and Milly forming their own group, what could they possibly do? Even if they tried to retaliate openly, it wouldn’t matter. As long as William liked her, she could still shine brightly with the halo of being a girl William’s likes.
William was completely taken aback. How did he get caught up in this drama?
He felt like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. William looked at Stephanie’s suddenly enlarged face in front of him. He was so shocked that he almost leaped out of his seat. He clarified, “I don’t believe you at all. Get away from me!”
Stephanie was speechless. Why was the situation different from what she had imagined?
“William, it’s me; I’m Stephanie. You’ve been delivering milk tea to me all this time. You like me, don’t you remember?”
William became too agitated to remain seated. He stood up, shaking with anger, and accused her, “How dare you spread false rumors about me? I’ll take legal action against you! Don’t underestimate my influence in court. My distant relative works there as a clerk!
After blurting this out, he immediately turned to Milly to show his loyalty. He said, “Boss, you have to believe me. I’m loyal to you, and I would never betray you. This woman is clearly envious of our relationship and has spread lies about me! Boss, you have to trust me!”
Milly covered her cars, which were ringing from his outburst, and roared, “Shut up!”
“Okay.”
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Their loud voices not only attracted the attention of the students in the classroom but also passersby in the corridor who were discreetly observing.
Witnessing this scene, everyone couldn’t help but start whispering and discussing. “I thought Willian had feelings for Stephanie. I always saw him bring her milk tea. I never thought it was all a facade.
“William is so attractive; why would he be interested in Stephanie? I always thought it was just a rumour.
“Exactly, and even though William has a brother, he’s also a legitimate heir. Stephanie is just an adopted daughter; how could she be a match for him?”
“That’s true!”
The chatter grew louder. Stephanie’s complexion grew paler.
She thought angrily. It must be Milly! She did this to me!
This b*tch must have poisoned William’s mind against me, which is why he gave me a cold shoulder.
Sl+t!
She took a deep breath unwillingly and said. “You bought me milk tea before. The whole class knows about it: it can’t be fake, right?”
Milk tea?
William pondered for a while before vaguely recalling that there was indeed such an incident.
“Oh.
“Oh, I remember now!”
Upon hearing this, Stephanie couldn’t help but exhale in relief and smile joyfully. However, the following words from William caused her smile to freeze on her face.
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