Chapter 324

Hate Provocation gently held Carol’s wrist with a strained smile. “Melanie, are you sure about this?”

Seeing that Carol was already upset, Stella added fuel to the fire. “Melanie, why bring this up at a time like this?

Melanie knew her words were having an impact and continued to play the victim.

“I’m happy. Otherwise, none of you would get to see my son today, and Matthew wouldn’t be as happy as he is now! Let’s not hold grudges, Chloe, I won’t blame you for causing me to give birth prematurely.

Can’t we all get along? After all, we’re all part of the Murphy family!”

“I’m not part of it,” I couldn’t help but retort.

The onlookers immediately turned their stern gazes toward me. I could tell that if I said “no,” they might tear me apart. I smirked, realizing how cunningly they had orchestrated this.

It was a blatant attempt to turn everyone against me. One wrong step and my reputation in the city would be irreparable. I would be labeled a scheming woman.

This was precisely what the three women wanted.

I maintained a composed facade as I looked at Melanie. Then, I stood up and surveyed the entire hall. I spotted Matthew chatting with a few business partners not far away. There was no way he didn’t know what was going on.

“Matthew!” I called out loudly, causing Myra to turn pale with fear. Carol glared at Matthew, then marched toward him.

The entire room turned their attention toward me, some expressing discontent. I saw a smug expression on Liora’s face.

As expected, Matthew acted as if he hadn’t heard my call. Carol forcibly pulled him over when she reached him With a resigned expression, Matthew stood in front of us. He smiled and asked, “Ms. Stella, Mrs. Liora, why aren’t you sitting?”

Chlo, don’t just sit there. Help me attend to the quests!” He placed his hand on my shoulder.

dodged it Don’t Wrong person! Mrs. Melanie is feeling wronged:

looked at Matthew and asked. I’d like to hear your version of the events regarding Ava’s birthday Matthew quickly glanced at Stella. It was clear to me that this whole scheme was Stella’s doing.

“Oh dear! It’s a joyous day. Why bring this up?” Matthew asked, “Melanie, what did you do this time?”

I immediately understood that Matthew was also an accomplice. I tested him to see if he knew the situation.

Melanie played her part perfectly, immediately crying. I just wish that Chloe could understand me. They say that once you become a mother, you must let go of grudges!”

“Chlo, you see, Melanie is no longer pursuing this. Let’s just move past it. Today is the baby’s party. I knew you didn’t mean to push her that day. Let it go!” Matthew spoke like a peacemaker.

“Don’t… I’m someone who takes things seriously. Are you both absolutely sure?” I remained calm, looking at Matthew.

Inside, I was burning with anger. This time, Liora attempted to mediate.

“Chloe, isn’t this a bit much? Shouldn’t you let it go? Try to be the bigger person. Melanie has already apologized, and you can’t stir up trouble today, can you?”

Stella quickly chimed in, “Exactly, Chlo! Enough already. Let it go!”

They were all advising me to take the high road. Was I such a terrible person?

“We understand that you may have felt wronged, but time has passed. After all, Melanie and Matthew have a child now. You need to move on. Today, we all saw how sincere Melanie is. Why for other women?” Liora played the role of peacemaker.

It seemed like I was the joke!

complicate things Stella played her part convincingly. “Forget it, Mr. Matthew. Let’s get the party started! Chloe, don’t make things difficult for Mr. Matthew. It’s a day of joy. Let’s be happy for the children!”

I stared at them in disbelief. I couldn’t believe my eyes. How had these demons turned into angels today?

Just as everyone looked at me with disdain, a dark figure lunged toward