What the boys uploaded about Melanie caused quite a stir on the internet, and her ignorance, especially, became a massive joke among the netizens.
‘Why can’t she tell a girl from a guy?’
‘This is considered cheating, isn’t it?’
‘Why do I feel like she just has a problem with Vania?’
‘What’s this woman’s relationship with President Luke?’
‘The Greysons seem like a complicated family.’
That was just the internet; one would only see what was fed to them, and no one would be able to figure out the true story.
The whole internet was now talking about Melanie, and no thanks to her, Greyson Realty’s stocks tanked.
Josie had to spend loads at the police station before she could bail Melanie out.
Eventually, Melanie returned home with disheveled hair. She was completely shaken, and she allowed her mother to drag her to wherever.
On the other hand, George flew into a rage upon seeing her. “You vile wench!”
With that, he gave her a hard slap on the face. “Ah! How can you slap me, Dad?!”
“Look at what you’ve done! You’re a disgrace to our family!”
It had become apparent to her now; ever since the meeting at the restaurant, George was hell-bent on having Vania come home.
However, if she returned, what place would there be for her and Melanie in this house?!
Meanwhile, George fell into deep thought for quite some time before he finally turned to Melanie. “Look at how unkempt you are. No daughter of mine should look like this. Go and get yourself cleaned up now!”
“Take it easy, dear. I’ll take her upstairs now.” With that, Josie hurriedly took her daughter away. “Hurry up.”
At that, Melanie muttered a response before letting Josie drag her upstairs. When they had just reached the stairs, George’s cold order could be heard. “Find a way to get to Hanson. Greyson Realty still needs his help to get over this crisis. If you can’t do it, ask Vania.”
Josie and Melanie exchanged glances reflexively, panic-stricken.
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