Chapter 22

Sophie didn't hold back her scorn, wearing a mocking expression. Melanie shot her a glance, thinking about how audacious it was for someone like Sophie to question her intelligence. After all, she had graduated from a top-tier university, excelling academically from elementary school through college. And yet Sophie had dared to imply she couldn't read? Just wait and see how she would shine in the future. "I can read. I've taught myself," she replied confidently. Luca exchanged a look with Sapphire, feeling a bit caught in the middle. However, now that the conversation had reached this point, they couldn't oppose it any longer. "Melanie, are you willing to do this? If you are, then trying it out isn't a bad idea," he said cautiously. Melanie hesitated for a moment before glancing at Edward, then nodded. Edward's lips twitched slightly; he thought to himself that this woman was quite the actress. Clearly, she wanted to open a shop herself, and now she was putting on a show, playi