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    Alice heard Jack''s low voice beside her. His unwavering support carried considerable weight. Mrs. Garcia and Mrs. Parker''s expressions changed; Mrs. Garcia nearly lost control.


    Mrs. Garcia''s smile tightened.“Jack, it was a childish misunderstanding. There''s no need to make a fuss.” She doubted Jack would hold the Mos ountable, given their families'' ties. Mrs. Parker chimed in."Yes, your mother and Mrs. Garcia are close friends. Don''t be so impolite.”


    Jack''s tone was cold."Two separate matters." The change in his tone made everyone look at Mrs. Garcia differently.


    Mrs. Garcia looked at Alice, her eyes pleading.“Miss Windham, I know Max was wrong. I''ll discipline her. I apologize on her behalf.” Her teary eyes and pleading tone were designed to elicit sympathy.


    Alice, having been manipted by white lotuses in her past life, was immune. "No need for your apology, Mrs. Garcia. Justice will prevail."


    Mrs. Garcia''s face'' fell. Alice was defying her, emboldened by Jack.


    Mrs. Garcia said, her voice choked with tears, “Miss Windham, if you drop this, I''ll grant any request."


    Someone scolded Alice, “Enough! Mrs. Garcia apologized and offered to fulfill your demands. Don''t push your luck!"


    Before Alice could respond, Jack''s face darkened. His stern expression hinted at his displeasure. The man who''d spoken earlier shrank back.


    You''re dead wrong," Jack said.


    Wilson Garcia, having overheard, joined the fray."My sister-inw came to a party, and that vicious Max, jealous of her, tried to frame her for theft and ruin her reputation. A simple apology isn''t enough! The Mos are so insincere!"


    Mrs. Garcia''s tone was sharp.“Mr. Wilson, your words hurt. Max isn''t here, so I apologize. What''s wrong with that?"


    “You should have made Max apologize! She made a mistake and hid behind you. That''s uneptable,” Wilson Garcia retorted, giving the Mos no leeway.


    Mrs. Parker tried to smooth things over."Mr. Wilson, you shouldn''t speak to Mrs. Garcia like. that.”


    “I''m a child; you adults shouldn''t mind my words, right?” Wilson Garcia used moral pressure against her. Mrs. Garcia, unable to smile, looked at Alice, her eyes cold. "Miss Windham, will you press charges?" Alice nodded. "Yes. Let the courts decide." Max was on bail; this could lead to detention.


    Mrs. Garcia''s demeanor shifted."If you insist, the Mos will fight it. The video only shows the girl nting the bracelet; there''s no proof Max ordered it. We''re not afraid of court." She''d already ensured the girl wouldn''t talk.


    Mrs. Parker quickly intervened. “Why make a fuss over a small matter? Miss Windham, be generous; you''ll need to interact with everyone."


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    Another woman chimed in, “People from modest backgroundsck grace. They can''t handle little joke.”


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    Jack''s cold gaze swept over her."I heard your son had an affair and killed the woman." The woman quickly denied it.


    Wilson Garcia retorted, "You can''t take a joke either?"


    "This isn''t a joke!"


    "My sister-inw was falsely used of theft! Why should she be the generous one? She was wronged!" The woman fell silent. Mrs. Garcia realized Jack was determined to protect Alice. "Fine. The Mos are prepared. We don''t start trouble, but we don''t fear it!" She left. Mrs. Parker turned to Alice."Miss Windham, do you always cause trouble at parties? You''re embarrassing Mary. Is that appropriate for a friend?”


    Before Alice could answer, Jack spoke."Mrs. Parker, I heard you invested heavily in the Al project with Ethan?"


    is about making


    money.


    Mrs. Parker''s expression was uneasy.“Investment "I''d advise against it. He''s unreliable. As Mary''s aunt and guardian, choosing an untrustworthy


    assets. That''s even more embarrassing.” man suggests you''re interested in her Mrs. Parker''s face turned livid. She couldn''t offend Jack and could only stammer a response."I''ll be careful. But you''re criticizing Miss Windham''s brother; won''t she be angry?” Alice met Mrs. Parker''s gaze, calmly answering, "I''ve severed ties with the Windhams. I heard your parents died, and your brother raised you. How can you disown him after such kindness?" Mrs. Parker pressed.


    Alice''s expression turned cold."I don''t owe you an exnation.”


    -Chapter 341