?<strong>Chapter 187:</strong>


    She ced her phone aside and stretched out on the bed.


    Exhausted from a sleepless night yesterday and having rested only for a few hours earlier, Belinda felt fatigue quickly ovee her.


    She switched off themp and closed her eyes, sinking into a deep sleep soon.


    When she opened her eyes again, it was already the next morning.


    After getting ready, she headed to the hospital for work.


    It was a particrly busy day at the hospital, and Belinda was constantly on her feet until she finally got a break at lunchtime.


    At the sprawling estate of the Wright family, today, since Car was not at home, Holley decided to visit the Wright family home.


    The dinner table was upied only by Madonna’s family, Baker, and Holley.


    Displeasure marred Lillie’s features; her contempt for Holley’s presence was evident. Despite this, with Baker, the family head, not saying anything about it, she naturally kept her thoughts to herself.


    Unexpectedly, Madonna scoffed in the middle of dinner, catching everyone’s attention.


    With a scornful look, she said, “Belinda’s alliance with Santino seemed to promise social advancement. We all hoped to leverage her new connections before. Yet, unexpectedly…”


    Baker furrowed his brow and asked, “What are you trying to say here?”


    Frustrated, Madonna responded, “This morning, Santino’s assistant contacted Albin to refuse his offer of coboration. They imed that Albin’spany was unsuitable to work with them. I think that’s just an excuse! It’s apparent that the Thomas family ces no value on Belinda. Despite Albin identifying himself as Belinda’s family, they still refused his proposal!”


    Hearing this, Baker tightened his lips and remained quiet.


    What value did Albin have by being Belinda’s aunt’s husband? Not even he, Belinda’s biological father, received any respect from the Thomas family because of her!


    Madonna added sharply, “Clearly, Belinda means nothing to the Thomas family. She believes she is aligning herself with power, assuming she is beyond all of us. But what is the reality? She is nothing but aughingstock!” The sarcasm in her tone was evident.


    Baker, still silent, continued eating, his demeanor detached.


    Holley couldn’t resist saying, “From the beginning, Belinda was clear she wouldn’t get involved in the Thomas family’s business dealings.”


    Right after Holley finished speaking, Madonna’s piercing eyes turned toward her.


    She eximed in anger, “And just who do you think you are? Should you be speaking here at all? You should know your ce!”


    Holley immediately recoiled and mped her mouth shut.


    With a cold sneer, Madonna said, “Belinda said she won’t get involved? She wishes she could! But really, is she even in a position to meddle?”


    Holley bowed her head, too intimidated to utter another word.


    At that moment, Madonna turned her attention to Baker and inquired, “Baker, have you discussed Lillie’s issue with Belinda?”


    Baker’s face momentarily stiffened. His expression darkened as he answered, “She turned me down.”


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