Chapter 136: Revenge

"You’re just trying to take advantage of the situation!" Catherine shouted, her voice trembling with frustration. Maria smirked. "And what does that have to do with me?" Catherine, standing by the car, couldn’t hold back any longer and blurted out, "You manipulative woman!" Maria stared at her coolly. "Oh? You think I’m manipulative? Fine, if that’s what you want to believe. But at least I’m not the kind of person who would do anything for fame, unlike some people." With that, Maria got into her car, rolling down the window. "By the way, I’m curious—who exactly were you planning to give that porcelain to? Was it for Eldred? To help Joseph’s family or to support Johnson? I’m really curious, Catherine." The mention of Eldred made Catherine freeze, unsure of how to respond. It felt like Maria was threatening her, and she couldn’t shake that feeling. Maria, satisfied with Catherine’s reaction, let a faint smile creep onto her face before quickly turning serious. She looked ahead, her