Chapter 140

Thaddeus clenched his fists. It was the first time he had heard such harsh words from her.

She claimed he was tainted, and he found himself speechless in defense.

That night remained a haze in his memory; he couldn't recall how it happened.

Sometimes, he wondered if it was a lie concocted by Amy. But he doubted a woman would bring up her innocence as a matter of concern.

For the first time, Thaddeus felt powerless. Matters solvable with money now seemed trivial compared to the complexity of his current situation.

The atmosphere in the wardrobe grew tense.

Thaddeus' phone vibrated in his pocket. It was a call from Amy.

Jessamine caught a glimpse of it. She offered a bitter smile before turning away in resignation.

He found Jessamine's reaction ironic. She had transitioned from disliking Amy to adopting an indifferent stance.

After a moment of hesitation, he answered the call.

"Stop calling me unless it's urgent," he instructed curtly.

On the other end, Amy's voic