Chapter 24

Emily shot Maria a cold look. She was convinced that Maria had something to do with what was happening today.

"Maria, drop the act. If I find out you had anything to do with this, I won’t let you off so easily," Emily warned, her voice icy.

Maria’s eyes flickered, and she looked at Emily with a wounded expression. "Emily, everything I do is for your own good. How could you see me as a bad person? I wasn’t the one who asked you to bring a barman for entertainment in the bar. Even if you're upset about this being exposed, you can’t take it out on me!"

At that moment, Silya approached Maria and glared at Emily with contempt.

"You were the one who sought out those unsavory men, yet you accuse Maria of being behind all this? How could I have such a disgraceful daughter like you?" Silya said sharply.

Maria clung to Silya, pretending to be understanding. "Mom, I can handle the blame, but Emily's reputation may be ruined."