Chapter 79
Chapter 79:
“Mrs. Smith, there seems to be a misunderstanding. Jenessa didn’t push me p>
Paola looked at her, clearly perplexed, and responded, “But weren’t you the one who initially accused her of pushing you p>
Feeling Ryan’s scrutinizing gaze upon her, Maisie felt trapped. She resigned herself to confess, “I stumbled by myself. It had nothing to do with Jenessa p>
Confused by Maisie’s abrupt change of story, Paola fell into an uneasy silence.
“Okay, it appears I was mistaken. I sincerely apologize. I was too quick to judge,” Paola conceded reluctantly, conscious of Ryan’s observing eyes. She knew better than to show any overt resentment toward Jenessa.
“Mistaken?” Jenessa lifted an eyebrow.
“I find it hard to believe it was just a mistake. Miss Powell had every chance to correct this misunderstanding right from the start, yet she let you accuse me for so long. Wasn’t this all orchestrated to mislead everyone here against me p>
Maisie’s eyes shot open in surprise. She had not expected Jenessa to detect the scheme so promptly. She also hadn’t foreseen Jenessa flipping the narrative so effectively.
Realizing she had been manipulated, Paola grasped the full extent of Maisie’s deceit. Her face clouded with rage as she faced Maisie.
“Maisie Powell, why didn’t you set the record straight earlier? You made me look foolish! Did you really think I was so naive p>
Watching Jenessa deftly turn the tide with her sharp words, Maisie simmered with rage. It seemed she had underestimated her rival’s ability to handle the situation. Nonetheless, Maisie was not one to admit defeat easily.
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Regaining her composure quickly, she sobbed, tears pooling in her eyes.
“I just fell and hurt my arm. I was in so much pain that I couldn’t react properly, and that’s why I misunderstood p>
She then showed everyone the injuries on her arm, which were marked by several deep, red scratches.
Seeing her injuries, Paola’s expression turned to one of concern, and she began to believe Maisie’s story.
“I see p>
Ryan, observing Maisie’s apparent distress and her injuries, also set aside his doubts. Relieved by their reactions, Maisie breathed easier, thinking the ordeal was over.
However, just as she thought the matter was resolved, Paola’s suspicion re-emerged. She pointed at Maisie, her tone laced with disbelief.
“Wait a minute. You fell but you’re not mute. You even stood up on your own. Why couldn’t you just explain what happened p>
The crowd, sensing more intrigue, leaned in to listen once again.
Maisie felt a rush of anger toward Paola. Not only had Paola changed her stance at the last moment, but her naivety was now exacerbating the situation.
Struggling for an explanation, Maisie’s complexion grew even paler. Tears glinted in her eyes as she turned to Ryan with a pleading look.
“Ryan, I really didn’t mean to. Don’t you believe me p>
With no other recourse, she sought Ryan’s support.
Ryan’s heart softened at her plea. He considered the whole incident to be a trivial matter that had been blown out of proportion.
He stated firmly, “Maisie didn’t mean any harm. Let’s drop this.” Yet Paola was not ready to let the matter go and prepared to argue further.