With John gone, the true paternity of her unborn child was a secret that would stay buried.
As for the detestable Valeria, whether or not she dodged a prison sentence, this scandal would spell the end of her career.
Eleanor savored the sweet taste of impending victory.
But it was a pity that her child was gone.
Could she still have a future with Brian?
In the police station
After visiting Valeria, Rosalynn came out and saw Hutton.
âRosalynn!â
âWhat brings you here?â
âI came as soon as I saw the news,â Hutton said, worry lines etched on his face.
âHow is she doing? Did you manage to speak to her?â
âSheâ¦â
Before Rosalynn could answer, a womanâs voice cut through the chatter.
âOfficer, Iâm Valeriaâs manager.
What is her current situation? Has she been charged? Her relationship with John was purely personal.
Our agency had no part in it.
â
Upon hearing the agentâs words, Rosalynn frowned.
How could Valeriaâs agent act this way?
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When Valeria was in trouble, her agent didnât seek ways to assert her innocence.
Instead, she was quick to abandon her, even going as far as to malign her.
âOld woman, what nonsense are you spouting? What kind of agent are you?
When you exploited Valeria for your profit, you treated her like a servant.
Now that sheâs facing trouble, youâre quick to wash your hands off her.
Donât you feel any shame!â
In a fit of anger, Hutton, more incensed than Rosalynn, verbally attacked Valeriaâs agent.
The agent was in her mid-thirties.
She scrutinized Hutton and retorted, âWhat did you just call me? Old woman? Ah, I see.
You must be the boy toy Valeria slept with, arenât you? Why are you so agitated? Is it because you have no one to depend on now that Valeriaâs in trouble?â
Her sharp, malicious words irked Hutton, igniting a desire to Lash out.
âOld woman, who are you calling a boy toy?â