Hate Provocation


    gently held Carol’s wrist with a strained smile. “Mnie, are you sure about this?”


    Seeing that Carol was already upset, Ste added fuel to the fire. “Mnie, why bring this up at a time


    like


    this?


    Mnie knew her words were having an impact and continued to y the victim.


    “I’m happy. Otherwise, none of you would get to see my son today, and Matthew wouldn’t be as happy


    as he is now! Let’s not hold grudges, Chloe, I won’t me you for causing me to give birth prematurely.


    Can’t


    we all get along? After all, we’re all part of the Murphy family!”


    “I’m not part of it,” I couldn’t help but retort.


    The onlookers immediately turned their stern gazes toward me. I could tell that if I said “no,” they might


    tear me apart. I smirked, realizing how cunningly they had orchestrated this.


    It was a tant attempt to turn everyone against me. One wrong step and my reputation in the city


    would


    be irreparable. I would bebeled a scheming woman.


    This was precisely what the three women wanted.


    I maintained aposed facade as I looked at Mnie. Then, I stood up and surveyed the entire hall. I


    spotted Matthew chatting with a few business partners not far away. There was no way he didn’t know


    what was going on.


    “Matthew!” I called out loudly, causing Myra to turn pale with fear. Carol red at Matthew, then


    marched


    toward him.


    The entire room turned their attention toward me, some expressing discontent. I saw a smug


    expression


    on Liora’s face.


    As expected, Matthew acted as if he hadn’t heard my call. Carol forcibly pulled him over when she


    reached him


    With a resigned expression, Matthew stood in front of us. He smiled and asked, “Ms. Ste, Mrs. Liora,


    why aren’t you sitting?”


    Chlo, don’t just sit there. Help me attend to the quests!” He ced his hand on my shoulder.


    dodged it Don’t Wrong person! Mrs. Mnie is feeling wronged:


    looked at Matthew and asked. I’d like to hear your version of the events regarding Ava’s birthday


    Matthew quickly nced at Ste. It was clear to me that this whole scheme was Ste’s doing.


    “Oh dear! It’s a joyous day. Why bring this up?” Matthew asked, “Mnie, what did you do this time?”Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.


    I immediately understood that Matthew was also an aplice. I tested him to see if he knew the


    situation.


    Mnie yed her part perfectly, immediately crying. I just wish that Chloe could understand me. They


    say that once you be a mother, you must let go of grudges!”


    “Chlo, you see, Mnie is no longer pursuing this. Let’s just move past it. Today is the baby’s party. I


    knew you didn’t mean to push her that day. Let it go!” Matthew spoke like a peacemaker.


    “Don’t… I’m someone who takes things seriously. Are you both absolutely sure?” I remained calm,


    looking


    at Matthew.


    Inside, I was burning with anger. This time, Liora attempted to mediate.


    “Chloe, isn’t this a bit much? Shouldn’t you let it go? Try to be the bigger person. Mnie has already


    apologized, and you can’t stir up trouble today, can you?”


    Ste quickly chimed in, “Exactly, Chlo! Enough already. Let it go!”


    They were all advising me to take the high road. Was I such a terrible person?


    “We understand that you may have felt wronged, but time has passed. After all, Mnie and Matthew


    have a child now. You need to move on. Today, we all saw how sincere Mnie is. Why


    for other women?” Liora yed the role of peacemaker.


    It seemed like I was the joke!


    Ste yed her part convincingly. “Forget it, Mr. Matthew. Let’s get the party started! Chloe, don’t


    make things difficult for Mr. Matthew. It’s a day of joy. Let’s be happy for the children!”


    I stared at them in disbelief. I couldn’t believe my eyes. How had these demons turned into angels


    today?


    Just as everyone looked at me with disdain, a dark figure lunged toward