Chapter 571

More and more guests arrived, and the gifts piled into a veritable mountain. Linda's jealousy grew stronger as she stared intently. She watched Andrew introduce Melina to others, saw him stop anyone from pushing drinks on her, and noticed how protectively and indulgently he shielded her. Everyone, whether because of Andrew or because of Wallace, fawned over Melina like lackeys. Linda couldn't hold back from muttering to a middle-aged woman next to her, "Melina is just a hillbilly from the mountains. Associating with her only drags us down." The woman who had been chatting with Linda had been about to exchange business cards with her. But now, she looked clearly displeased and stowed her card away. Still unwilling to give up, Linda turned to another socialite. "Take my advice. Don't get too close to Melina. I hear she's prone to violence and even brawls with men. So shameful." That socialite tilted her chin, shot Linda a disdainful look, then turned and walked off. Linda fumed. T