Chapter 788
โBecause of Miss Sharp,โ replied one of the maids, โMr. Sharp only acknowledges her as his daughter. There are rumors that Miss Sharp is the daughter of his late wife, and because he loved his wife so much, he treats Miss Sharp very well.โ
โThatโs not true,โ the other maid interrupted. โThatโs what they say to the public. The truth is, Miss Sharp wasnโt Mrs. Sharpโs daughter. Her mother is a mistress.โ
Debra mused, โPardon me for interrupting, but how do you know that?โ
โI overheard Mr. Lowe arguing with Miss Sharp once. He called her a lowborn mistressโ child. If it werenโt for him, Miss Sharp would still be an illegitimate daughter. Itโs no secret in the upper circles. Everyone knows about Mr. Sharpโs affairs. Outwardly, heโs a philanthropist, but behind the scenes, heโs a hypocrite.โ
Suddenly, Laraโs voice cut through the air. โWhat nonsense are you all telling Ms. Frazier?โ The maids immediately lowered their heads in fear.
It was clear that Lara held a higher position among the staff, as all the maids seemed to follow her orders.
โMs. Frazier,โ Lara said, โthe doctor just received notice from Mr. Lowe. Heโs still on the way. But I assume you donโt need the doctor anymore, do you?โ Lara remarked, now fully aware that Debra had used an excuse to send her away.
Debra chuckled, โLara, why did you lie earlier?โ
Lara fidgeted and instructed the maids, โGo clean up.โ They retreated, and Lara helped Debra back to her seat.
Debra asked, โLara, how long have you been working with Drake?โ
โThree years,โ Lara replied, keeping her eyes down.
โThen you must know what he is involved in.โ
Lara responded quietly, โHe is my boss, and itโs not my place to question his affairs.โ
โSince he keeps you by his side, it means youโre capable. On that cruise ship, I almost believed you were just an innocent maid. But now I see you were sent to watch me, right?โ Laraโs silence confirmed Debraโs suspicions. โYou didnโt hand over Peterโs phone to him, so I owe you a favor. But if he finds out youโve hidden something from him, all the trust youโve worked to build with him will be gone.โ
โYou wonโt expose me because youโll be in trouble, too,โ Lara asserted. Drake despised betrayal, and anyone who crossed him would meet a harsh fate, just like Peter. Debra wasnโt foolish enough to reveal this, and it also showed how cunning Lara was.
โWell then, please excuse me. I have things to attend to. Call me if you need anything,โ Lara concluded, turning to leave.
Debra asked after her, โConrad is your father, isnโt he?โ
Chapter 789