Chapter 167
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Observing Wilhelmina’s phone, Mia asked, “Who’s calling you? Why aren’t you answering?”
“Why does it matter to you who I speak with?” Wilhelmina retorted.
Dismissing Mia, she hastily stepped outside to take the call. “Ms. Barrett, is there something wrong?”
“Why did the trending Tweet lose traction? What happened with your strategy? Weren’t you bragging about
having a well–connected friend in the media?
“If you can’t handle this minor issue, you might as well forget about the Chanel bag you were eyeing yesterday.
**Shelly retorted.
“I apologize, Ms. Barrett. I’ll make a call right away to gather more information.” After ending the call, Wilhelmina hastily dialed her friend’s number, but there was no answer.
Impatience welled up within her. “Why isn’t anyone answering? Have they all decided to ignore me out of the
blue?” She wondered.
“So, you’re the one behind this,” Mia exclaimed abruptly, standing close and attentively listening to every word
from Wilhelmina.
With a cold expression, Mia locked eyes with Wilhelmina and asserted, “Let’s be honest, Wilhelmina. You were
the one who administered the drugs to Keegan, weren’t you?
“And now, you’re shifting all the blame onto me!”
As Mia concluded her words, Wilhelmina’s face paled with fear. “Mia, when did you get here? And why were
you eavesdropping on my phone call?”
“Since you mentioned Ms. Barrett, I’ve been here all along. So, tell me–did you and Shelly hatch this scheme
together?”
bly wasn’t
Mia’s suspicions from the start seemed to be on point. If Shelly was implicated, Maya probably
innocent either.
Initially disconcerted, Wilhelmina swiftly regained her composure upon noticing the absence of people around.
“Mia, I have no idea what you’re talking about. I did speak with Ms. Barrett just now, but it was regarding design matters. Could there be a misunderstanding?”
As long as there was no evidence, Wilhelmina wasn’t about to confess to anything.
“Wilhelmina, perhaps you should take a look in the mirror; the guilt on your face is unmistakable.
“I’m on the verge of contacting the police, and there’s a possibility you could face imprisonment for spreading false rumors. I won’t hesitate to pursue legal action against you.”
Mia maintained a firm grip on her phone, her gaze unwavering as she confronted the visibly uneasy
Wilhelmina.
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“Unless you want the police involved, you must publicly clarify this situation and offer an apology immediately!
“Mia exclaimed.
The mention of the police intensified Wilhelmina’s unease, and she felt a lump in her throat.
Sensing Wilhelmina’s hesitation, Mia spoke up. “Just tell me who’s behind all this, and I won’t hold you
accountable.”
With Shelly and Maya pushing the boundaries, Mia wasn’t going to turn a blind eye to their actions.
Nonetheless, Mia needed Wilhelmina’s cooperation to navigate the situation.
Just then, Felix walked over.
Upon spotting him, Wilhelmina hastily defended herself, saying, “Why should I apologize? This has nothing to
do with me. I’m not the one responsible for this mess.”
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