Chapter 83 Are You Taking Me for a Fool?

In the face of Jean's coolness and sincerity, Jane smiled and kept her doubts in check.

"Oh, there must have been a misunderstanding. Ms. Michaels, I hope I didn't upset you," she chirped.

Jean gave her a slight nod. Jane's face was devoid of any embarrassment as she whispered, "We have a lot of guests today. If you find our hospitality lacking, please be understanding."

"Mrs. Page, don't worry about it."

After that, someone came to speak to Jane. She grabbed the chance to take off. Throughout the talk with Jean, she maintained a smile on her face. Even her threats didn't sound hostile. Jean finally understood that this woman was the reason Emmett's family remained influential even after the death of his dad.

She gasped for breath as she felt suffocated by an invisible burden. When she cast her glance afar, she saw Emmett speaking to other guests amid the crowd. He donned a white suit that day and held a glass of red wine in his hand. He carried himself with grace and poise, just