Chapter 699

Maeve watched Clara bow deeply in front of her without a word. Clara felt a sharp ache in her back from holding the position, but she couldn't lift her head without an answer from Maeve. At that moment, resentment simmered in her heart. "I'm not that heartless, too," Maeve finally said. "I just hope you can keep your mouth shut and stop making unfounded assumptions about others, Ms. Ramoz. That way, you won't embarrass the Brooks family, right?" As she spoke, she cast a pointed glance at Hailey, who had thoroughly humiliated herself that evening. Tomorrow, the three socialites nearby would surely spread the word about what had transpired tonight. The granddaughter-in-law of the Brooks family had bowed in apology to the granddaughter-in-law of the Spencer family—Everyone in Seathburn would have known which family was in control now. Already mortified, Hailey couldn't stand to be there a moment longer. She shot a glare at Sergio and snapped, "Take her and get home right now!