Mia didn''t want to listen any further. She turned to Gina and uttered, "I''m heading out. Feel free to continue chatting."
She couldn''t bear it any longer. Indeed, her brother''s words rang true from the previous night; these ss reunions were simply gatherings where everyone engaged in boasting andparisons, devoid of any real significance.
As Mia exited the restroom and waited for the elevator, she noticed tears streaming down Ramona''s face.
Ramona hurriedly intercepted Mia''s path, pleading, "Mia, please, let''s not dwell on petty matters. We''re all adults here. This time, I''ll admit it''s my fault! I apologize!"
Witnessing Ramona''s distressed state, Mia turned to Gina with a puzzled expression. "What''s going on?"
Gina responded curtly, "Ramona just received a call from her family, informing her about their impending bankruptcy due to her conflict with Mr. Russ.
"Frankly, I believe she brought it upon herself; some individuals simplyck restraint."
A nearby ssmate interjected, seemingly attempting to appease Mia, "Absolutely! We all know Mia''s biological parents are affluent, yet someone chose to disregard the truth and spread unfounded gossip. She has only herself to me!"
Ramona found herself speechless amidst the mockery.
Turning to Jeremy, Ramona noticed his evasive gaze. Eventually, he spoke up, saying, "Ramona, you owe Mia an apology. When you mess up, you''ve got to face the music."
With a hint of reluctance, Ramona offered her apology. "Mia, I''m sorry."
Appalled, Mia pushed Ramona aside and made her way toward the elevator.
In a desperate attempt, Ramona immediately dropped to her knees, pleading, "Mia, don''t leave. Please forgive me this time! My family can''t afford to go bankrupt!"
Jolene chimed in urgently, "Mia, Ramona is even kneeling for you. What more do you want? Are you really going to push her to the edge?"
Mia scornfully remarked, "Had Icked power or influence, I''d have been subjected to bullying and baseless usations, with no one to stand up for me.
"But now that the situationhas<strong></strong>reversed, is there suddenly an issue? Can’t seem to handle it, huh?"Mia couldn’t help but feet repulsed by such a shallow apology.
Back in their school days, Ramona had often teamed up with other small cliques to ostracize and ridiculeMia
After Mia’s words, none of the ssmates dared to speak a word.
Stepping forward, Gina defended Mia, stating, “Tamona’s family bankruptcy has nothing to do with Mia.
She’s not responsible for their situation.
“Ramona, you’re directing your apology to the wrong person. Why not kneel before Mr. Russ instead?”
Mia remained silentas<strong></strong>she walked away, heading for the elevator.
Ginaforted her, saying, “Try not to dwell on it too much. Ramona brought this upon herself! Her remarks werepletely uncalled for, and you demonstrated Impressive restraint throughout!
“Choosing not to report her for defamation was already a generous gesture.<strong>”</strong>
As they reached the restaurant’s entrance, they were met with pouring rain outside.
Jeremy quickly caught up, his enthusiasm apparent. “Mia, let me drive you home. It’s not safe to take ataxi in this heavy rain!”
Mia declined his offer directly, stating, “It’s fine. ‘My driver wille to pick me up.”
“Heh, it seems like you’re still pretending, huh? Perhaps that elderly gentleman is here to pick up Mia. Where did this drivere from, anyway?“.
At that moment, Ramona approached, looking disheveled. ring coldly at Mia, she dered, “I don’t believe for a second that you’re some wealthy heiress!
“I’m convinced Mr. Russ orchestrated that whole charade just to spare you from embarrassment!”
Gina tired back, “Ramona, have you lost your mind? It appears you’re just jealous, unable to handle others''sess.”
“Hmph, let’s see when that elderly gentleman arrives<strong>to</strong>pick up Mia! Then her hypocritical facade will be exposed for all to seel”N?velDrama.Org owns this.