Hendrey shoved Tiffany's hand away and spat with cold eyes, "Sooner or later, you will die because of your mouth."
What a foolish woman. He wondered how Floch Larson and his wife raised Tiffany and how she earned the title "Talented Lady of Bloomstead." What a joke.
"Didn't I just say that Matthew died? What's wrong with that? I was stating the facts." She arrogantly snorted and sat on the rattan chair.
Recalling the past, before Veronica appeared in Bloomstead, Tiffany was the brightest star in the entire town. Veronica's appearance disrupted her perfect life, turned it into a total mess, and made her a laughingstock.
After experiencing many highs and lows, Tiffany had lost her composure for some time. So, it was inevitable that whenever she saw Veronica, Tiffany would become agitated and lose control of her emotions. All Tiffany wanted was to humiliate Veronica and watch her become enraged. Tiffany believed she would finally win after Matthew's death because Veronica was so badly affected. That's why she spoke carelessly when she saw Veronica in the hidden clan.
"They are right about one thing. Here in the hidden clan, you will die in front of Veronica if you do, so you better watch out from now on." Hendrey left her with that sentence and slammed the door after leaving.
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Meanwhile, Veronica was strolling down Hidden Street. She was upset, so she went to a pub, ordered some wine, and drank alone. Mateo sat across from her and drank with her. The two did not engage in conversation but rather drank to calm their agitation.
While drinking, she noticed a spark of light in his eyes, so she picked up the wine bottle and shoved it at him. "Let me give you a toast to thank you for what happened earlier."
The hidden clan had traditional pubs and served locally brewed fine wines in retro-style bottles, so there was a certain vibe to it.
"Don't mention it, Roni." Mateo smiled and drank a big gulp.
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