Chapter 1588: Chapter 1688

The butler explained, “She is Veronica’s right-hand woman, Addy Miller.

Though just an assistant, she holds considerable power and is known for her cold demeanor and strictness.

Sometimes, she even goes against Veronica’s orders.

Everyone in the clan, including Shirley, fears her.

”

I nodded, mulling over the situation.

The butler’s face twisted with worry.

He looked at me and said, “Debra, you have upset both Shirley and Addy today.

They are bound to come back for revenge.

”

I adjusted my attire, remaining unperturbed.

“I have ruffled their feathers before; one more time won’t make a difference.

Furthermore, if I let them walk over me today, they would see me as an easy target.

That wouldn’t reflect well on Andrew if word got around.

”

The butler looked puzzled.

“What does this have to do with Mr.

Pierce?”

I explained, “Think about it.

Andrew holds a prestigious position as the deputy clan leader.

While Shirley might have the title of the clan leader’s daughter, she lacks real authority, especially compared to Andrew.

If I let Shirley and her crew bullied me in the manor, and that news spread, wouldn’t it make others look down on me?”

“They would indeed.

”

I added, “Being Andrew’s fiancee, his reputation is mine, and vice versa.

People might judge Andrew harshly, assuming that the deputy clan leader is still under the clan leader’s daughter’s control.

That could tarnish his reputation.

”

The butler finally understood.

“Ah, I understand now.

It was my oversight.

”

I smiled faintly, choosing not to delve further into the matter.

With a nod, I turned on my heel and made my exit.

Shirley’s POV:

Following Addy’s request, I walked closely behind her.

I was scared of Addy.

She had been disciplining me since I was a kid, even stricter than my mother.

Whenever I rebelled, she punished me severely.

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Apart from my mother, she was the person I feared the most in this world.

But when I thought of Debra, the woman who stole Andrew, my beloved, I found my courage

again.

Defiantly, I said, “Ms.

Miller, Debra is just a lowly mixed-blood witch who slapped me.

Why didn’t you help me? Instead, you took her side by taking me away.

”

In my view, Addy was supporting an outsider instead of helping me.

Addy gave me a cold look.

“Idiot!”

She stopped walking, sighed, and said, “Think for yourself.

The manor belongs to Andrew.

By causing trouble there and trying to hit his fiancee, aren’t you disrespecting him openly? What do you think Andrew would feel about that?”

“But…”

I tried to argue, but Addy didn’t let me.

She interrupted me, looking at me as if I were foolish, and said resignedly, “Shirley, let me be clear.

Acting like this will only make Andrew dislike you more.

You’re just being foolish!”

I bit my lip, still not convinced, and replied, “But didn’t Debra also hit me? Shouldn’t she be afraid of embarrassing Andrew?”

Addy explained impatiently, “Your uninvited intrusion and causing trouble in Andrew’s territory embarrass him.

As his fiancee, it’s Debra’s right to retaliate.

It shows others that she, the deputy clan leader’s fiancee, is not someone to be bullied.

You, on the other hand, are just helping her build her prestige.

”

“I didn’t know.

I just wanted to…”