Chapter 848
Chapter 848:
When she had everything arranged, Maggie told Monica, “You know, Austin’s grandmother has set up a few blind dates for him, including one with the granddaughter of a friend of his grandfather. We haven’t met her, and I don’t know anything about her. There were others, but Austin dismissed them all immediately. I’m really not concerned about who Austin ends up with, as long as he’s happy. The woman for him doesn’t have to be a standout in any particular way; honesty and a kind heart matter more to me. It’s what’s inside that counts, not the outside. I prefer straightforward relationships. Our family dynamics are complex enough without adding a scheming daughter-in-law into the mix. That would just be overwhelming p>
Monica’s smile was polite, yet her eyes were cold. She fully grasped Maggie’s insinuations. Maggie’s stance was unmistakable—Monica might be outstanding, but her lack of genuineness and manipulative nature were hindrances. Maggie was also hinting at her preference for Yelena over Monica.
This preference for Yelena was hardly subtle.
Monica’s tolerance reached its limit. She had initially held back, given Maggie’s affection for the perfume. However, Maggie’s veiled insults pushed Monica toward vengeance.
Monica bided her time, waiting for the right moment.
Just then, Lena, Maggie’s pet, brushed against her leg. Noticing that Lena needed water, Maggie excused herself to tend to it.
Monica watched Lena closely, her thoughts darkening as she silently plotted her next move.
Lena, sensing an ominous presence, suddenly trembled.
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The kitten turned to find Monica’s intense stare fixed on her. Reacting defensively, Lena arched her back and hissed, as if ready to strike.
While Maggie was in the bathroom, Lena’s hissing echoed. Feeling the tension in the air, Maggie called out reassuringly, “Lena, I’m getting your water now p>
Monica suddenly rose from her wheelchair and strode toward Maggie’s vanity.
Lena’s reaction was one of shock; her eyes widened, and she froze for a moment. It stunned Lena to see Monica, who had been in that wheelchair for so long, walking!
Monica approached the vanity and grabbed the perfume bottle Yelena had given to Maggie.
Jolted into action, Lena lunged toward Monica.
Monica shouted, “Lena, stop! No, Lena p>
With a sneer, Monica let the bottle slip from her grasp.
The bottle crashed to the floor, its fragrance quickly filling the room as it shattered.
Hearing hurried footsteps from behind her, Monica hastily lay on the floor, her hand brushing against the broken glass. She winced as the shards cut into her skin, and blood began to flow.
Maggie emerged from the bathroom, horror-stricken at the sight, and cried out, “No, how could this happen p>
Tears poured down Maggie’s cheeks uncontrollably.
The special perfume was ruined again.
“Ouch, it hurts so much,” Monica groaned in pain.