The reporters nodded at Bettyâs remark with looks of approval. âNot only was Ms. Betty born to wealth, but she was also a kind and understanding young woman.â
âAs Ninaâs employer, I should attend her funeral,â Sophia sobbed in front of the cameras.
The reporters questioned, âWhat will be the post-funeral arrangements?â
âNina might have died in an accident, but the Beckett Group had a role to play because we failed to monitor the safety of our employees. We will offer compensation to her family. We cannot do anything to have Nina back, but we cherish our memories with her. So, we will do our best to assist her family.
Hopefully, she will be at peace.â
The reporters sighed with a newfound admiration for Sophia.
Escorted by their bodyguards, Sophia and Betty entered the funeral home. The reporters followed closely with their cameras, hungry to get a scoop.
Suddenly, Sophia and Betty looked petrified upon seeing the Taylor family members in black. Gripped by fear, their hearts nearly stopped.
Alyssa and Jasper stood side by side, wearing the same furious expression that could kill. Sophia remained composed, but Betty froze under Alyssaâs sharp gaze and held her breath.
Sophiaâs eyes were swollen. With a melancholic look, she said to Alyssa, âMs. Alyssa, nothing is more important than the deceased today. I know you resent me, but Iâm only here to pay my last respects Alyssa glowered at her and took a step forward. Her family members. and her bodyguards followed suit, causing Sophia and the reporters to stumble backward in fear. Alyssa and Jasperâs authority was intimidating.
The Taylor siblings stood behind Alyssa, always ready to support her. Due to the sensitive nature of Axelâs work, he hid in a corner and watched on glumly to avoid media exposure. He was ready to tackle anyone who laid a finger on Alyssa.
Alyssa, filled with resentment, hissed, âAnyone is welcome to Ninaâs funeral except for you two!â
Operating on her last brain cell again, Betty asked loudly, âWhy canât we?â
âThe audacity to ask that question! You have no right to attend her funeral.â
People around them gasped at Alyssaâs bold statement.
âAlyssa Taylor, this is bullying! Youâve crossed a line!â Betty looked enraged and habitually raised her hand to slap Alyssa, only to be held back by Sophia in time.
Sophia reasoned, âMs. Alyssa, we sincerely wish to pay our last respects to Nina. This is not the right time to settle the conflict between us. This will only hurt our reputation and disrespect the dead.
Sophia sounded like she was schooling Alyssa, effectively labeling Alyssa as an insensible person who made a scene at the wrong time.
Smirking, Alyssa immediately called Sophia out. âYou are the ones who disrespect the dead. Even your presence alone is mocking the dead! Sophia, Betty, karma is real. You know what you did to Nina. Iâm Jurpacu juu uu Upon hearing Alyssaâs accusation, the crowd gasped in shock.