Chapter 24

"Maddie, I'm not doubting you." Vincent explained, "However, Ms. Ortiz has worked with me for many years. I can't just hastily accuse her of something she may not have done." Madison found his words perfectly understandable. She got up and walked over to Camila. "I didn't find anything suspicious about your photo earlier. It's because…" Madison paused for a moment. Camila looked at Madison nervously. "It's because you've undergone plastic surgery. Your face has been modified considerably." "I've never had any plastic surgeries before," Camila replied firmly. She seemed offended as she turned her eyes to Vincent. "Mr. Vincent, I don't understand why you're humiliating me like this. "I've worked for you for so many years. I've always fulfilled my duties and responsibilities diligently. Even if I haven't made any huge contributions to the company, I've nonetheless worked ceaselessly all these years. "You can just tell me straightforwardly if you want to fire me. Did you have to humiliate me like this?" Her eyes blazed with indignation. Jordan rolled his eyes. "You think too highly of yourself, lady. You're just a secretary. Why would we, the Salle family, need to take the roundabout way if we wanted to fire you?" Camila couldn't find the words to retort Jordan. She ignored him and kept her gaze on Vincent. She wanted an answer from him. Vincent didn't doubt Madison's words at all. "Maddie, do you have proof of your claims? We need to show her so that she won't be able to deny it anymore." Madison gave a slight nod. "Of course I do. Can I get a piece of paper and a pencil?" "Sure. Of course you can." Jordan instructed a maid to bring them a drawing board and a pencil. Madison picked up the pencil and started drawing on the paper. She said while drawing, "Anyone can undergo plastic surgery to change their physical appearance. However, it won't change their fate and fortune. "A person's true nature can heavily affect their appearance as well. When you commit any wrongdoings, it also reflects on your looks." Madison drew with quick, smooth strokes. Gradually, Camila's face hardened. Vincent and Josephine sat beside Madison and watched her draw all this while. They were shocked to see a certain person's face as the drawing was eventually completed. "How could it be her?" "Isn't she dead already?" Jordan studied the face drawn on the piece of paper curiously. It was a beautiful face that was much more attractive than how Camila looked now. He had only heard of people getting plastic surgeries to look prettier. This was the first time he came across someone who went through the procedure to look more ordinary. Madison put down the pencil. "This is what you originally looked like." She turned the drawing board around and showed it to Camila. "Am I right?" The woman in the drawing had a pretty face. However, she had a menacing look in her eyes. Anyone would find it eerie just looking at the drawing. "That's not me." "It's fine even if you won't admit it. There's another way for us to confirm our suspicions." Madison pointed at Camila's nose. "You've undergone plastic surgery on your nose and made your nose bridge higher. Those who've done the procedure…" "I know! They can't do this one thing." Jordan rushed toward Camila and grabbed her arm. Despite her yelling, he poked at the tip of her nose lightly. Pushing the tip of the nose was a nightmare for those who had gotten a nose job before. Camila's straight nose bent the moment Jordan exerted some force. Jordan responded, "Fuck! I didn't even push that hard!" He quickly leaped away. Camila covered her nose and stared glaringly at Jordan and Madison. Madison said, "Plastic surgery requires maintenance, especially as the recipient ages. You'll know whether she's telling the truth or not by checking if she's been to any plastic surgery hospitals or centers." "So what if I've undergone plastic surgery? Are there any laws that say I can't do that?" Camila retorted with her nose covered. Vincent shielded Josephine behind him. He glared at Camila. "Julia White, you were alive all this time?" "Mr. Vincent, I'm not Julia White! I don't know what you're talking about!" Camila denied fiercely. She lunged toward Vincent and Josephine the next instant.