Chapter 121

Cecilia's pupils flickered, and her gaze settled on Alston. He sat there, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth, casting a sinister shadow over the once tranquil atmosphere. With just a few words from him, the tension escalated to its peak. It seemed like a spark ready to ignite. "I was rushing for a document with Brian. Most of the files were in the PR department, and I didn't bring them out in a hurry. Besides, work matters are separate from Gladys's illness," Cecilia explained. Alston sneered. "Separate matters? Whether it's about documents or not, I don't know, but you were chatting with Brian for over half an hour! You knew I've never taken care of the child, and yet you didn't instruct her not to eat ice cream. If something happens, it's my responsibility?" "Yes! I gave your daughter three servings of ice cream just to spite you, deliberately!" Cecilia's eyes welled up with tears as her voice cracked. Alston's laughter was cold. "What can I possibly do to you? Smash Marian'