Chapter 535

Johanna pursed her lips and pretended to look aggrieved. "Last time I called you that, Stephan scolded me. How would I dare to say it again?" Imogen knew about that incident. She couldn't help but feel a bit resentful toward Stephan for his lack of tact. Comforting Johanna, she said, "Don't bother with him! We're both sisters-in-law and sisters at heart. No one can change that!" Johanna nodded happily, maintaining a docile appearance. However, her smile carried an unmistakable hint of mockery and smugness. Unfortunately, Imogen couldn't see it. Unable to flaunt her triumph openly, Johanna felt her satisfaction diminished slightly. But the thought of her and Archie doing things as they pleased right under the blind Imogen's nose filled her with a secret thrill and joy. Johanna scoffed inwardly, "So what if you're the eldest daughter of the Russell family? So what if your powerful status makes you untouchable? I'm the one who climbed step by step from the bottom with him! I'm the o