Chapter 1136

Vera exploded at Molly’s words. “What did you just say?”

Molly sighed. “If you’d told me from the beginning that Joe never said he liked you, and that he had feelings for someone else, I would never have given you that expensive statue. But now, it’s yours.”

“Joe’s change of heart has nothing to do with me! You haven’t kept a single promise! Didn’t you say the statue wouldn’t affect me? Now, every time I look at it, I get a headache! And I haven’t even seen Joe!” Vera raged. “Neither the ring nor the statue worked! You tricked me, Mrs. Martin! How dare you manipulate me?”

Molly sighed again, exasperated. “You can’t say that. When did I lie to you? When you wore the ring, Joe did treat you differently. But the truth is, you simply don’t measure up to Lizzie. Neither the statue nor the ring are magical items that can make someone fall for you.”

Molly’s eloquence and wit were undeniable. With a few words, she shifted all blame onto Vera.

Vera’s face flushed. “Don’t play word games! My request is simple: get rid of the statue! Otherwise, I’ll assume malicious intent and that you’re using this cursed object to harm me and my family. You know what my family is capable of, right?” Fear crept into her voice. She was terrified. How could she have been so foolish?

Molly remained firm. “I can’t help you. I said it would grant your wish without harming your family. Find someone to destroy it if you don’t want it. But keeping it won't harm you. In Jipsburg, only Skylar can help destroy it, but she likely won't.”

“Do you think I’d trust you now?” Vera’s tone was icy.

Molly hadn’t anticipated Vera’s swift return to composure, especially considering the statue's supposed influence. It surprised her. “If you don’t trust me, I can do nothing.”

Chapter 1136

“I’ll make sure you can’t live in Jipsburg in an hour!” Vera roared. She wouldn’t let Molly get away with this. No one had ever dared to treat her this way. And Skylar was the only one who could help, but given their current relationship…

Skylar would likely demand an exorbitant price and mock her mistakes. Vera couldn't bear the humiliation.

Molly frowned. “Ms. Ruell, you’re being unreasonable. You asked for the statue, and I warned you not to treat it lightly. I said it would grant your wish, but you expect instant results? Not even God could do that!”

“There’s no point. Do you really think I’d believe you?” Vera’s mind was made up. Molly would pay. If Molly hadn’t involved her, she wouldn’t be in this mess. Even her parents criticized her recklessness.

“If you don’t believe me, then there’s nothing I can do. By the way, I’ve recorded our recent conversations, including this one. If rumors spread in Jipsburg, don’t expect to escape unscathed. It’s late. I’m going home.”

Molly dropped her pretense of politeness, stood, and left. Her words hit Vera hard. Vera hadn't expected Molly to be so despicable. Skylar was her only recourse?

Her face paled at the thought. But Vera gritted her teeth. She might have to ask Skylar for help after all.

Leaving the café, Vera walked toward the parking lot. She saw a car speeding toward Molly, who was waiting by the roadside. Vera’s eyes widened. She shouted, “A car’s coming! Get out of the way!”