The moment Ryan left, Flora asked anxiously.
"Agnes, what's the matter?"
Agnes sat on the bed and leaned back, shooting her an indifferent glance.
"I want to ask you the same thing. I was sleeping when my dad broke in and woke me up, questioning me furiously what I did to you."
"Agnes, listen to me. Uncle Nick didn’t mean to shout at you. He just... just..." Flora faltered, her eyes rolling fast.
"Just what?" Agnes interrupted her coldly.
"My mom slapped you because you almost ruined Gilbert Group. Besides, she has raised you for 15 years. She’s not your mother, but she’s as good as your mother. So what if she slapped you? Why did you have to go to my father for this?”
Flora was embarrassed. She opened her mouth to agure, but was interrupted by Agnes before she could say a word.
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