Chapter 183

It all became clear. Maisy was pretty, but not as beautiful as Skylar, and she appeared older. Yet, she called Skylar her elder sister, employing cliché guilt-tripping tactics.

The staff, unaware of the specifics and unconcerned, simply noted Skylar's professionalism. Maisy froze at their reactions.

“Skylar, our blood types are rare; only you can save me! Are you going to watch me die?” she added quickly. Skylar's reputation was at stake, surely she wouldn't appear heartless?

Skylar responded indifferently, “So what if you die? What does that have to do with me?”

Maisy retorted, “You're heartless! You colluded with outsiders to harm our family! You're a homewrecker! How much money did that man give you? I'll ask Mom and Dad for more! Stop this! You know nothing! That man helped you get your position, but when he realizes your incompetence, you'll be fired, disgracing the Williams family!” She flung as much mud as possible.

Several colleagues exchanged puzzled looks. Was Maisy insane? Connections secured positions? Skylar's talent was renowned in Jipsburg; she didn't need a man's money.

One colleague spoke up, “Are you trying to smear her? Don’t assume you know anything about us.”

Another added, “Some people have dirty minds. I took a traditional medicine course. Look at her—she looks pregnant. Is she a mistress, picking on Skylar?”

Other staff defended Skylar. Skylar worried her colleagues might believe Maisy, whose manipulative tactics had always worked within the Williams family.

Both Skylar and Maisy were surprised by the staff's reaction. Maisy exclaimed incredulously, “I’m not pregnant, or a mistress! Skylar is! She’s incompetent! Ask her to repair an antique. She gave Mom a fake painting! Someone who can’t tell real from fake can't do restoration work.”

Were they obsessed with antiques? Otherwise, why defend Skylar?

Samuel interjected icily, “Investigate Skylar thoroughly; bring Mr. Gardner Senior here. Don't let her tarnish your reputation.” He hoped Skylar would beg for her job after being fired.

Skylar's colleague retorted, “You should be investigated! Didn't Skylar ask you to leave? This isn't the place for your nonsense!”

“Security, escort them out!”

Skylar's colleagues immediately defended her. The security captain coldly ordered Samuel and Maisy to leave.

Furious, Samuel and Maisy couldn't believe Skylar's colleagues still believed her. Had she used some kind of mind control?

Skylar felt a warm sense of belonging. Joining Alexander's team had been the right decision.