Mrs. Wayne’s expression contorted into a scornful grimace, causing the already tight mask to crumble and fall to the floor, a victim of her distorted facial muscles.


    She nced down at the unfortunate mask lying on the ground, feeling a wave of disappointment wash over her.


    Her frustration only deepened as she reyed the events of the previous day in her mind.


    Although she and ine were not the closest of friends, they maintained a friendly rtionship, often enjoying mahjong games and indulging in spa treatments together.


    They had a circle of acquaintances who treated each other with courtesy, but ine’s absurd reaction the day before had ignited a fire of anger in Mrs. Wayne that kept her awake all night.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    ire stood nearby, bewildered by Mrs. Wayne’s outburst. Why was her mother speaking about her friend in such a harsh manner? ire had been trying to keep a low profiletely due to financial constraints, so what had prompted this sudden shift in attitude? Had her mother stumbled upon unexpected riches?


    Mrs. Wayne even mentioned buying a beauty salon for herself, which hinted at a substantial amount of money.


    This raised another question: why would her mother disappear if she hade into money?


    What was really happening?


    ire’s confusion grew deeper.


    Just then, an exasperated Mrs. Wayne asked, “What’s going on? Has your mom gone missing?”


    ire nodded anxiously. “Yes! She hasn’t returned home since she left at noon yesterday! She’s not answering her phone, hasn’t replied to any messages, and we can’t even connect through video call! It’s been a whole day and night!”


    Mrs. Wayne looked taken aback for a moment before scoffing, “I’ll bet that now that your mom has gotten rich, she’s ignoring not just us, but you and your dad too! Maybe she’s run off with the money!”


    With a sigh, she added, “Honestly, it’s a relief in a way. If she can turn her back on her own husband and daughter, it’s no surprise she would look down on us, her poor friends.”


    ire’s heart skipped a beat.


    She thought of her aunt, Hannah.


    Hannah had vanished with 15 million dors, rumored to have eloped with a younger man she had been seeing for some time.


    Could it be possible that her mother had disappeared in a simr fashion if, indeed, she hade into unexpected wealth, as Mrs. Wayne suggested?


    ire’s heart raced nervously. “Mrs. Wayne, do you have any other information?”


    Mrs. Wayne waved her hands dismissively. “I only called your mom once, and that was it. I haven’t heard from her since, so I don’t have any updates.”


    ire sighed in resignation. “Alright then. Thank you, Mrs. Wayne.”


    Mrs. Wayne replied curtly, “You’re wee. But really, I should be thanking you. I was feeling quite upset, but now I feel a bit better.”


    ire bowed graciously. “I truly apologize for the way my mom spoke to you, and I’m sorry on her behalf.”


    Mrs. Wayne shook her head firmly. “No need for you to apologize. If your mom doesn’te back, then so be it. But if she does, tell her to stay away from me, or I’ll p that big mouth of hers, no matter how wealthy she is now.”


    ire nodded awkwardly and quickly exited the beauty salon, thanking her once more.


    Once outside, ire found herself grappling with the same question that kept swirling in her mind.<fndf42> Content originallyes from FιndＮovel</fndf42>


    If her mother truly had said those things to Mrs. Wayne, it indicated that she must havee into some money; otherwise, she wouldn’t dare to act that way.


    However, ire clearly remembered asking her dad for money for a facial at the salon just yesterday, even seeking help from Charlie, who had turned her down.