Her confident stride startled Paige who recoiled and trembled until her back hit the wall.
At this moment, Loraine extended her hand to remove her mask. Paige shrieked, “Don’t!”
If Loraine uncovered her identity, she'd be in deep waters.
But she was powerless to stop it, and Loraine took off her peacock mask.
An anxious visage appeared before her, prompting Loraine’s brows to elevate. It wasn’t what she had
anticipated, yet she wasn't entirely taken aback.
“It's your”
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With her disguise removed, Paige stood fully revealed. Realizing her secrecy was shattered, she summoned her
bravery and hurled herself towards Loraine with a cry.
“Loraine, screw you!”
She blamed Loraine for the severe downfall of Johnathan Group's share price and her expulsion from the family.
Dislike for Loraine, fueled by past and recent grievances, welled up within her, and Paige lunged to scratch
Loraine’s face.
She was adamant to disfigure Loraine’s beautiful visage to ensure men would find her unappealing in the future
Lucky for Loraine, she had learned self-defense from Rowan. Paige’s actions appeared no different from a
schoolyard brawl in her eyes. She merely placed a hand on Paige's forehead.
Unable to reach Loraine due to her shorter reach, Paige growled uselessly. Her garments, already damp from
water, slid slightly down
Recognizing her ridiculous behavior, Paige snapped, “You're picking on me! This corridor has cameras. I'LL
expose you on the internet!”
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Loraine released her hold, causing Paige to stumble backwards from the sudden release. She spoke nonchalantly.
“Suit yourself. But it's beneathto harass you.”
Then, she casually tossed a shawl onto Paige's face, leaving her bewildered. In her confusion, she clutched the
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Was Loraine showing kindness by not exploiting her weakness and providing her with shawl?
As she pondered, Loraine’s icy, harsh voice broke her thoughts.
“It’s getting chilly. The Johnathan Group is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.”
Paige’s eyes bulged and she immediately forgot about Loraine’s kindness when she heard the news.
“What are you implying? What do you intend to do to my company?”
Loraine’s sneer was the answer.
“Are you unaware that the Johnathan