Chapter 469

Demetria thought of how she had always been highly regarded in the elite circle. She had never been treated with such ridicule before.

"I won't let this slide," she declared. "I must teach that woman, Serenity Lewis, a lesson! She must've run to Jackson and whispered horrible things about me in his ear! He has never treated me this way before!"

Demetria was determined to push all blame on Serenity.

"That's enough!" Quinton reminded her. "From now on, don't ever mess with Serenity Lewis again! Let it end here and now!"

Demetria stared at her husband in disbelief.

"What?! But that woman is the murderer that killed our daughter!"

A look of conflicted feelings flashed across Quinton's eyes. He turned away as if deliberately avoiding his wife's eye contact.

"If you don't want the whole Hall family to follow Mira into the grave, just do as I say!"

Demetria seemed to have more to say, but Jenny pulled her aside and told her, "Just listen to Dad this time, Mom. At the very least, we sh