Chapter 1187

Lina bit her lip, feeling a mix of anger and worry for Melissa.

She understood her mother's temper. Public humiliation like this hurt her more than a physical injury.

"Mom..." Lina supported Melissa and noticed her pale face. She was visibly distressed. "Don't get angry. You don't need to stoop down to their level."

"What do you mean?" Erin interjected. "We have a responsibility to verify the identity of unknown individuals!"

"But... Lina, your mother really made us see things differently!"

"Exactly! When she argued with us earlier, she acted like a shrew!"

"Yeah! Some of our colleagues even said that the intern's family must be wealthy." Amelia smirked with malice. "Hah! I guess I was right! If her family is rich, then I'll go dig coal!"

"Have you said enough?" Melissa's anger flared, and she glared at them. "You young ones are so sharp and mean-spirited. Show some decency! Be careful, or no one will want you in the future!

"My daughter works with all of you, and just because