Chapter 1720

"Ms. Reyes, you..." Amanda's eyes widened, and her mind was in complete disarray.

In theory, her plan shouldn't have gone awry. Lily was Daniel's former wife, and she had feelings for Daniel, so she should despise Maisie. Besides, Amanda could have used her as a pawn to eliminate the thorn in her side without anyone suspecting her.

How had everything changed?

"Amanda." Lily smirked. "Stop thinking that everyone else is as naive as you are. Or should I say, as morally bankrupt as you are?"

"Ms. Reyes..."

"From the very beginning, you wanted to use me to get closer to Daniel! And while I was in the midst of a fierce battle with Maisie, you'd sit back and reap the benefits. Isn't that right?"

"No!" Amanda protested. "Ms. Reyes, please listen to my explanation. I genuinely had your best interests at heart."

"I could hear you scheming all the way from abroad! You dare say you were never jealous of Maisie? You dare say you didn't want to destroy her?"

Amanda was left dumbfounded, una