Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson) novel Chapter 1882

Kristen was about to walk away when she suddenly had an idea.

She turned to Mavis and said, "Mavis, it's great to see you back. I've been meaning to tell you that Mr. Nicholls missed you a lot while you were away. He kept talking about how much he missed your coffee. The other assistant couldn't handle many tasks, and Mr. Nicholls's desk has been piling up with work. He always says things run smoother when you're here. A capable woman like you really takes a lot off his plate."

Kristen was lying, speaking just loud enough so only they could hear.

Mildred's expression softened slightly, and her hostility began to fade.

Mavis remained silent, while Gabrielle looked visibly displeased.

Kristen continued, "And Mr. Nicholls has been looking at pictures of the kids every day. He says they're his godchildren and wishes he had children like them. It's a shame Mavis doesn't understand how he feels."

Mildred's eyes darkened again.

Just before Kristen mentioned the kids, Mavis had almost believed her.

Almost.

Nonetheless, she knew Nathaniel would never say something about wanting her to have his children.

Kristen thought her plan was working and felt a surge of smugness.

She knew Mildred and Gabrielle would never approve of her but would always support Mavis. As long as she said what they wanted to hear, she could manipulate the situation.

Even if Mavis had caught the lie, Kristen believed she would not have exposed her in front of Mildred. After all, Mavis would not want to confirm any marital discord.

Her plan seemed perfect, and she was getting smug.

Suddenly, Mildred slapped Kristen hard across the face.

The slap was swift and decisive, leaving Kristen no time to react.

Not only that, but the sound also echoed through the entire business department, bringing complete silence.

Kristen started to cry, trying to explain softly, "Grandma, I didn't…"

Mildred leaned in and whispered in her ear, "Save it. You might fool Nathaniel with your sweet words and tears, but you're too naive to think if you can fool me. I've seen all kinds of women! You'll never be part of the Nicholls family."

Finished with her harsh words, she ignored Kristen's embarrassment and walked off, pulling Mavis along.

Once inside the elevator, Gabrielle cheered, "Grandma, you were amazing! Why didn't you give us a heads-up before you slapped her?"

Mildred rolled her eyes. "Do I need to notify you before I slap someone? That girl may seem to speak flawlessly, but she's only good at deceiving the naive. Mae, you should have some people keep an eye on her. I have a feeling she's up to no good and might cause trouble."

Mavis quickly agreed, "Got it, Grandma."

Soon, the news of Kristen getting slapped reached Nathaniel.

His eyes darkened with fury. "Who hit her? Do they want to get fired?"