Chapter 219: Your Wife's About to Run Away

Upon hearing this, Elaine couldn't help but think of Jack's nearly depleted balance, finding it somewhat amusing subconsciously. She curled her lips slightly and followed Darcy's lead, saying, "Yeah, it's my first time attending such a luxurious banquet. I really envy you for having such a good family environment." Elaine spoke the truth, but combined with her ambiguous expression from earlier, Darcy misunderstood, thinking Elaine was being sarcastic and mocking her. Initially happy because of Jack's improved attitude towards her, Darcy now became angry again because of Elaine. She suddenly felt that Elaine's previous concessions and humility were deliberate, meant to contrast her own irrational and overbearing behavior. In Darcy's eyes, Elaine had become a very scheming woman, adept at using passive-aggressive tactics. Feeling the strange looks and whispers from the people around her, Darcy felt like she was being made fun of by Elaine. Stiffening her back, her heart racing, she