However, Danya was wrong. Valeria didn't seem like she was going to invite Danya to join her at all. Instead, Valeria slowly chewed on the chicken, ignoring Danya. Noticing that Valeria wasn't going to acknowledge her, Danya had to ask for herself, "Miss Brown, where did the maid go?" "Oh, she went home!" Valeria answered nonchalantly. "Home? Why?" Danya raised her voice in surprise. Valeria answered mockingly, "Something at home came up for her, of course." "But who's going to make dinner for us if she went home?" "Did you hear yourself? Can't you cook for yourself? Or do you feel so entitled and think that you must be served," Valeria asked coldly. "I can cook. But there are no ingredients," Danya replied gloomily. "You're joking! How are there no ingredients in the refrigerator?" Valeria said as she finished another piece of chicken. Danya gulped as she watched Valeria enjoyed her chicken, "I'm serious! Why would I lie?" "
Meanwhile, William wasn't as angry as Danya had imagined. He immediately went to call Valeria. He knew Valeria very well. She could even tolerate vicious and despicable people like Ashley and Mason. Why would she inexplicably try to fight Paisley's butler? William articulated his thoughts before he called Valeria, to which she answered almost instantly, "Yes?" "Valeria, did something happen between you and Ms. Anthony's butler?" "How did you know?" Valeria retorted, "Did she call you to complain about it?" "Yes. She said that you seem displeased with her and that you deliberately ask the maid to only cook spicy food so she couldn't eat. You even send the maid home and cleared out all the ingredients in the fridge on purpose. Is that true?" "Are you questioning me?" Valeria asked. "No, I know you're not that petty. Did something else happen?" "That's right, I'm not petty. But even you'd hit back when you're challenged again and again," Va
Danya thought to herself behind the door as Valeria carried on with her heated complaint. "You remember the servant Paisley brought with her? You won't believe how shameless she is. She had the audacity to come to question me when she's the one who started the fight. Jeez, just who does she think she is?" "No, of course, I didn't back down. That butler really thinks she's something else. I had to teach her a lesson. Since she can't handle spice, I asked the maid to prepare spicy food for lunch. Guess what? She skipped lunch! So I asked the maid to clear out the ingredients and go home. She must be starving now because there's nothing she can eat," Valeria couldn't contain her giddiness. "Oh right, she's not going to have anything for breakfast and lunch tomorrow too. I asked the maid to come back tomorrow afternoon." Danya was furious. Valeria never had the intention to order her food. Instead, she busy bad-mouthing about Danya to her friend. Valeria cont
Paisley breathed out in exasperation. "What do you mean? Just what did you do to provoke Valeria?" "Nothing. I just said you're close with William. What's wrong, Miss?" Danya asked in confusion. "William went back to check on Valeria because she told him you bullied her! He didn't come back to support you! Did you leave any evidence when you provoked Valeria?" Paisley fumed. Danya replied hesitantly, "I... I think not." "What do you mean by you think not? We have to be sure! Did you, or did you not leave any evidence?" Danya only realized the severity of Paisley's question and she mentally ran through the occasions she provoked Valeria. When she faked the call from Paisley in the morning, only Valeria and she were in the garden. Then, when she faked the call with Paisley in front of Valeria's door in the afternoon, Valeria had already sent everyone else in the villa away. Naturally, there was no one around when she went to find Valeria just now.
Valeria rolled her eyes, "Danya is putting on a show. She was arguing with me up until you came back a moment ago." "Why were you arguing?" William asked. "She said she picked fights with me because she wanted me to leave you. Apparently, Paisley has a crush on you." Valeria was answering truthfully. However, William took it as a joke. He put his arm around Valeria's waist and said, "Babe, not funny." "I'm not joking," Valeria pulled a straight face, "Danya said Paisley came here especially for you. She's here to seduce and steal you away from me." Danya freaked out when she heard Valeria complaining. But she was sure that she didn't leave any evidence when she provoked Valeria earlier. So, she had nothing to worry about. At the thought of that, Danya took a deep breath and began another round of howling as she headed downstairs. "She's lying! Why would I say something so outrageous?!" "Oh, now you deny it? Then who's the one that a
Lucas walked forward to support Paisley, "Ms. Anthony, please take it easy. You're not fully recovered yet. Please, sit down." Then, he helped her sit on the sofa as she was too feeble to walk by herself. Valeria grinned mockingly at Paisley's performance. "Ms. Anthony, you should've stayed in the hospital if you're still ill. What if you got worse during the ride back to Sydney?" "Miss Brown, do you have to be so cynical to Miss Anthony? She has done nothing wrong to you," Danya spoke up before Paisley could. "Stop, Danya!" Paisley cried out. Then, she turned to Valeria, looking apologetic, "Miss Brown, please forgive Danya. She didn't mean it. I would apologize on behalf of her." "Aren't you going to ask what happened before you apologize on her behalf? It seems like you already knew what she did," Valeria sneered. Paisley coughed weakly, "No, Miss Brown, I don't. I apologize because I failed to teach her manners." "You don't? Well then, I do
Paisley was rendered speechless. She never expected that Valeria would record Danya's taunting comments. She didn't even consider Valeria as her love rival before that! Paisley was ashamed. She slapped Danya in her face and hissed, "Look what you've done!" Then, she turned to William in embarrassment and said apologetically, "I'm sorry... Danya did this behind my back. I have no idea about everything she has done. I never know she could be this unlawful. I have no words to defend her with." It was a sign for Danya to take full responsibility. Taking the hint, Danya cut her act. "Yes, Miss Anthony had nothing to do with this. Valeria Brown, don't you dare to put the blame on her!" William looked coldly at Danya, "Why did you do all these?" "Because I hate her! We were in shock after the robbery on our first night here. Not only was Valeria unconcerned about the state we were in, but she was also gloating over our misfortune. She didn't even wait
Paisley trembled in anger and hatred after the realization. But there was nothing she could say for herself. Meanwhile, Lucas was also troubled by how little control they had over the current situation. He initially thought they could easily fool William, but it didn't seem like that was the case. What should they do next? Also, Danya's hit was surely a feigned attempt to get over the trouble, so it must have been nothing serious. It would have been awkward if William had stood guard and the doctor announced nothing serious about Danya. Lucas pulled a smile and suggested, "Sir William, it's quite late now. Maybe you and Miss Brown can go back to the villa to get some rest. Ms. Anthony and I will be fine here." William smiled faintly and agreed, "Okay then. Valeria and I will go back first. Just call me if there's anything urgent." Then, with Valeria in his embrace, William turned without hesitation. Naturally, Bobby went after them. Watching t