Chapter 172

Sergio's face stiffened. Maeve remarked, "You wouldn't have called me back just to apologize, would you?" Sergio remained silent. "Is it really just to apologize to me?" "Maeve, you..." Sergio's expression darkened. He was a prideful person who never gave in to anyone. Admitting he had wronged Maeve was already a big deal for him. Sergio feigned calmness as he said, "I was wrong in this matter. I misjudged you. But Clara's actions weren't that severe. It was just a girl feeling ashamed and desperate, leading her to falsely accuse Sheldon—" But before Sergio could finish his words, Maeve chuckled lightly. "So that's it." Sergio pursed his lips. "I was wondering why you would apologize to me out of the blue. Turns out, it's still about Clara." "I..." "Are you trying to make me beg the Hackett family to forgive Clara?" Sergio didn't respond, but it was evident that Maeve had misinterpreted his intentions. "If that's the case, I can't help you. I'm not influential enough to ma