Chapter 443

Declan stormed out of the room, leaving behind a wave of stifled laughter from the eavesdroppers in the next room.

It was hard to believe a supposedly philanthropist could argue so bitterly with a renowned old lady.

Randy was holding back laughter so hard that his face was turning an interesting shade of red.

A loud crash echoed as Melody, in her rage, upended the table. The sudden noise startled everyone, and a waiter rushed in to clean up the mess. Only then did the suppressed laughter burst forth.

"I didn't expect Melody could be so harsh. She was almost cursing," Erica said. "This is the juiciest thing I've ever heard."

She turned to Debra and continued, "This has dashed Shelia's hope of marrying into the Nichols family."

Debra raised an eyebrow. "With things having turned out like this, Melody has no more reason to keep Shelia around."

In truth, someone like Jade would have been a prime marriage partner for the Nichols family. Her age was suitable. Her family background was