Chapter 340 Why Use a Sledgehammer to Crack a Nut?

"Will Dad agree to it?"

Misty was momentarily stunned.

Matthew was a man driven by vanity and profit.

He might not readily accept the complications of taking a break from Cromer Academy.

Would he agree?

"Of course, he'll agree."

Claudia smirked, a hint of something profound in her eyes.

She spoke in a light, drifting voice, "Do you think we're the only ones wishing to ruin Hannah? Your dad ... he'd love nothing more than that woman to be forever beneath your feet."

Misty's chest tightened at the revelation, instinctively asking, "Why? Hannah is his biological daughter. How could he …?"

"There are some things you're better off not knowing." Claudia's smile deepened, and she gently tousled Misty's hair.

Her gaze carried a disturbing implication, and she softly said, "Rest assured, I will never let Hannah overshadow you. Your dad ..."

Claudia headed to the study to exchange words with Matthew. When he returned in the afternoon, a subtle smile adorned his face.

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