"Oh, dear..." Simona eximed, noticing the p mark on Sadie''s face. "What happened to you? Did someone p you? Why haven''t you tended to yourself?"


    Simona hated seeing someone else injured, and it was in her instinct to reach out and check Sadie''s face. Sadie, however, was unaware of Simona''s true identity and recoiled impatiently. "Don''t touch me," Sadie snapped.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    Sherman then stopped Simona and said, "You should head home and rest, Mom. Don''t worry so much over this whole thing."


    Upon learning of Simona''s identity, Sadie''s demeanor changed, and her eyes lit up. She greeted her amiably. "Hi there, Auntie. I''m d I came here while you''re still around. There are some things I wish to discuss with Sherman today."


    Simona became curious. "And what might that be?" The sense of familiarity that Sadie seemed to show toward Sherman surprised her, as she had no idea her son had such a close acquaintance.


    Meanwhile, Sherman felt uneasy with how casually Sadie addressed him by his name. Sadie, however, remained unfazed by Simona''s questioning and instead smiled brightly. She tried to approach Simona and embrace her arm.


    "You probably don''t know me too well since Sherman isn''t very close with my sister. I''m here as an intermediary to exin my sister''s character to you, and I also want to express my concerns about theirpatibility. Marriage is a significant decision, and it will be difficult for them to be happy if they aren''t a good fit."


    Sherman scoffed at Sadie''s words.


    "I''m afraid you don''t know Rita as well as I do. You can''t possibly think that I''m unaware of what''s going on within your family? Your so-called discussion with my mother is unnecessary. Please leave my office, and refrain from entering the premises without authorization. And if that''s not bad enough, causing a scene in the lobby is not at all conducive to our employees who are hard at work."


    Sadie''s expression soured. She released Simona and approached Sherman anxiously. "Sherman, please hear me out. Did you hear about all this from Rita? She''s only trying to make herself look good in front of you. You have no idea who she truly is! She''ll do whatever it takes to achieve her goals, including manipting you! Why else would she use that video to ckmail you?"


    Then, Sadie continued, "This revtion should be more than enough for you to see her for who she really is! You won''t be happy with her! I refuse to witness you trapped in a marriage! Don''t ruin your life by marrying her!"


    Simona sensed that something was


    amiss with Sadie after observing the exchange. She interjected disapprovingly, "Rita is your sister, and it is grossly inappropriate for you to speak ill of her behind her back, especially to your future


    brother-inw. If I were you, I''d leave the office right now and pretend none of this happened."


    Sherman nced at his mother in surprise. He had never heard her speak with such gravity to another person before, so it seemed quite clear that she was repulsed by Sadie''s actions.