Liza showed sympathy.
“Oh, Teresa, you’re just too good-hearted.
”
Teresa intended to make up a few insignificant lies to brush off the situation, but Madisyn, with a knowing smile and squinted eyes, interjected, “Teresa, be sure to reveal the biggest lie you’ve told, or I might have to do it for you.
”
Teresa was puzzled and then noticed Dane and Andrew approaching.
Not everyone was familiar with Andrew, but Dane was well-recognized.
“Mr.
Johns.
” As he approached, the crowd greeted him.
The women couldn’t help but steal nces at Dane’s handsome, refined demeanor.
Handsome, young, and an heir to the group-such a man was rare to find.
Dane acknowledged everyone with a polite nod, then turned to Madisyn.
“What was the bet?”
Madisyn casually exined, “She lost, so now she needs to confess the lies she’s told everyone.
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Dane’s gaze shifted to Teresa.
Feeling his intense scrutiny, Teresa felt a wave of pressure wash over her.
His presence was indeed intimidating!
Sweat beaded on her forehead as her heart raced.
Madisyn said, “Go ahead, Teresa.
”
Teresa relented.
“Alright… Actually, I’ve misled everyone.
I am not really…”
ALL eyes fixed on Teresa.
Teresa added, “I’m not as wless as I appear.
I often ck off at work and find myself daydreaming.
I’m truly sorry, and Imit to improving my focus moving forward!”
The crowd had expected a more significant revtion and felt somewhat let down by her confession.
Liza quickly reassured her.
“It’s okay, Teresa.
Who doesn’t ck a little at work? The important thing is that the work gets done.
”
Looking at Dane, Liza seized the opportunity to voice a grievance against Madisyn.
“Mr.
Johns, Madisyn has been really harsh on Teresa.
Just look how intimidated Teresa is!”
Liza wiped the sweat from Teresa’s brow.
She hoped Dane would defend Teresa.
However, Dane remained impassive.
“A bet is a bet.
You must ept the oue.
”
Madisyn, arms crossed and looking slightly annoyed, pressed Teresa.