The Birth of the Secret n


    When I finished exining my n, Lauren mmed the table. 1 knew you were a sly fox! Your n is


    the way to go. We either stay still or make a big move. Let’s go with your n.”


    After some thought, even Carol eximed, “Ms. Chloe, you blew my mind! I know what to do for your


    next


    steps.


    We were ted as we celebrated our newfound determination.


    “I’ve had this idea for a while now,” I said as I looked at Lauren thoughtfully. “It’s just that the timing


    wasn’t right. I wanted to keep it to myself, but they kept pushing me. The Murphys thought I was an


    easy target, didn’t they?”


    Lauren dipped a mushroom into the fondue and added, “They don’t deserve forgiveness. Ivanna was


    right when she said you were too kind–hearted. Being that way brings more trouble, Chloe. It’s not


    about avoiding the Murphys. You must get rid of them if you want to live in peace.”


    Carol concurred, “Let them tremble at the mere thought of you.”


    I nodded, knowing Carol and Lauren were more ruthless than I had been. “I think it’s time to act since


    Mnie and her biological mother have reunited. I can’t let this chance slip by.”


    Lauren volunteered, “I’ll take care of Liora’s side.”


    The three of us ced our hands together in a show of unity. After leaving the restaurant, we walked


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    toward the setting sun.


    Lauren dropped me off at home before leaving. That night, I received a call from Johnson. From his


    tone, I knew he was genuinely pleased. I did not expect him to make such a wise move today.


    I would have been at a loss if he hadn’t shown the surveince footage on the big screen. After all, I


    couldn’t act against Grace for Ava’s sake. Grace’s insults had already turned everyone against me, and


    the people present grew increasingly hostile toward me.


    I thanked Johnson over the phone,


    Johnson, feeling regretful, said, “Hey, there’s no need to thank me, Ms. Chloe. The truth is, I appreciate


    your kindness. I don’t know what came over mest time. I felt like I was under a spell. You saved my


    family, and now we’re living as a happy trio.”


    listened silently to Johnson’s remorseful words, genuinely pleased. He continued, “I realized no woman


    better than my wife. I leamed that the affairs meant nothing and that those women were only after


    “I must thank you. My wife keeps reminding me that you’ve helped our family significantly. We’ll always


    be grateful to you.”


    I felt content hearing Johnson’s words. I was pleased that he hade to his senses and taken


    conective actions before it was toote.


    Johnson said. “So that’s why I’ll always help you, Ms Chloe. Besides, Mnie kept tormenting me. Oh


    my god, I was so helpless!


    I


    Although I had already heard about this from Myra, I finally realized it was also Johnson’s way of


    venting his frustrations. He also told me what had happened at the banquet after I left. Grace was no


    match for


    Abby and even got beaten up


    Naturally, Matthew helped his mom, especially in public. After all, anyone would be furious if an


    outsider attacked their mom Matthew beat up Abby in front of everyone. Ultimately, the two older


    women ended


    up in a hospital


    Johnson chuckled, “Judging from Mnie’s attitude, she’s siding with Grace. It seems the drama isn’t


    over yet. People shouldn’t mess with Lauren, either.”


    “What about the banquet? I asked