Chapter 198
Chapter 198:
Stunned by Savannah’s demeanor, both Valeria and Helena were momentarily speechless. Valeria, recovering first, looked at Savannah with a furrowed brow. “Mrs. Prescott, isn’t this visit meant for counseling p>
Seated opposite them, Savannah scoffed dismissively. “Counseling? Hardly. I’m hardly the type to shatter so easily. I’m here to make one thing clear to you, Miss Clark—stop using my son’s kindness as a pretext to meddle in our personal matters. The intricacies of the Prescott family are not your playground p>
Helena felt a surge of protectiveness toward her best friend, itching to intervene. However, Valeria, placing a calming hand on Helena’s arm, addressed Savannah with composed defiance. “Meddle? Are you referring to the incident where we unintentionally saw Leonino’s father out with another woman p>
The mention of the affair momentarily softened Savannah’s hard expression, replacing it with a flicker of humiliation. Her jaw tightened as she retorted sharply, “Had you kept out of it, our family’s private matters wouldn’t have become a public spectacle, nor would I be the center of gossip p>
Her fury erupted, shattering the calm veneer of a well-bred socialite. With a forceful slap on the table, she snapped, “Valeria, don’t fool yourself into thinking that playing the sweet and righteous Wonder Woman will charm my son p>
“Mrs. Prescott, let’s stay calm here.” Helena could no longer contain her outrage as she rose to defend her friend. “Valeria has always treated Leonino purely as a friend, standing up for him when necessary. It’s not her actions but the deceit of a cheating husband that has marred your family’s name p>
“You…” Savannah burst, springing to her feet, her face a mask of fury. After a moment, however, she inhaled deeply, managed a frosty smile, and resumed her seat.
Scanning the two younger women with disdain, she said with biting scorn, “People of your modest upbringing could never grasp the stature of a family like ours p>
Helena, previously irate, now simply found Savannah’s attitude ridiculous. She scoffed and retorted, “Mrs. Prescott, for someone supposedly guarding her dignity so fiercely, don’t you find your groundless accusations a bit undignified p>
With a scornful chuckle, Savannah shot back, “Groundless? Are you honestly going to sit there and tell me your friend isn’t eyeing my son’s wealth and status as a stepping stone p>
Savannah’s voice dripped with sarcasm as she continued, “And what about you—surely you’ve fantasized about marrying into wealth and climbing the social ladder?” She posed the question with a sly grin, convinced of her own assumptions.
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Helena, however, had never entertained such thoughts.
She wanted to counter Savannah’s presumptions directly, but her mind flickered back to the divorce agreement.
When Alden had seen it, he’d insisted he didn’t see her as a gold-digger.
Yet, did his faith in her truly run deep?
And despite his belief, what would others think when their marriage was publicized?
Helena’s silence only amplified the irritating echo of Savannah’s mocking laughter.
“What’s the matter? Suddenly lost for words?” Savannah taunted.
Seeing the shift in Helena’s demeanor, Valeria moved decisively toward the door, signaling that it was time for Savannah to leave. “Mrs. Prescott, we have no wish to quarrel with you, and I assure you, I will refrain from meddling in your family matters from now on. You can be at peace. I’d appreciate it if you would make your exit now p>
Savannah, having made her point and uninterested in further debasing herself by arguing with two women of humble origins, stood up with elegance. She grasped her exclusive, limited-edition handbag and marched out, her heels clicking assertively, her posture unyielding.
The instant Savannah disappeared, Valeria couldn’t help but roll her eyes.
She abandoned all pretense of professionalism and let her anger spill out. “These affluent women are just too much! Her husband is unfaithful, and instead of confronting the culprits, she lashed out at us! It’s infuriating to watch her strut around as if she’s above everyone. If Leonino thinks he can drag me into their drama again, he’s mistaken p>
“Exactly!” Helena replied, massaging her temples. “I was hoping for a quiet chat today, but Mrs. Prescott turned it into a spectacle p>
Valeria recalled the reason behind Helena’s visit and regarded her with empathy. “Things with Alden might be tangled right now, but it’s promising that you feel safer around him. Perhaps you shouldn’t rush the divorce. Why not give each other some space to breathe instead p>
Pondering her upcoming international assignment arranged by her network, Helena nodded in agreement. “That’s exactly my plan. A bit of distance might provide the perspective I need p>