Chapter 187

Chapter 187:

Liza was at a loss for words, her body trembling. She believed Madisyn lacked proper social etiquette. Sensing the growing tension, Teresa intervened. “Let’s drop it. There’s no point in arguing over a room. I was considering asking my brother to show our department more care, but it seems Madisyn isn’t interested, so let’s forget that idea.”

This caught the attention of the other sycophants, who then turned to Madisyn. “Madisyn, did you hear that? Teresa could get Mr. Johns to favor us, which would boost our standing in the company. Wouldn’t that be beneficial?”

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“Exactly, Madisyn. You shouldn’t let your selfishness impact all of us,” another chimed in.

Madisyn looked at the three sycophants and chuckled. “If Mr. Johns were so easily influenced, the Johns Group would have collapsed long ago. Only naive people would believe Teresa’s claims. If she could truly sway Mr. Johns to favor our department, why would she have waited until now?”

The three felt embarrassed after being scolded and looked toward Teresa for guidance.

Teresa’s lips pursed as she responded coldly, “I may be a Johns, but I don’t misuse company resources for personal gain, which is why I’ve never done it. Forget it. Madisyn is just being petty. I won’t engage in this squabble.”

With that, Teresa walked out of the room in her high heels, leaving Emeline and others dumbfounded.

“It’s absurd. It’s Madisyn’s room in the first place, and Teresa acts like she’s being magnanimous by not pursuing it. It’s utterly ridiculous.”

“Absolutely, it’s hilarious.”

Teresa overheard their comments and nearly twisted her ankle in frustration.

Throughout the day, everyone had a blast exploring the manor. Madisyn, accompanied by Emeline and other colleagues, engaged in various activities. Then, a message from Dane popped up on her phone.

“Want to hang out together?”

Madisyn replied, “No, I’m with my colleagues.”

Dane had to let it go. “Alright then. How about joining us for dinner tonight?”

Madisyn replied, “We’ll see.”

She and her colleagues headed toward the stables. There, someone was already out riding a horse. Emeline, full of enthusiasm, asked, “Do you want to give horseback riding a try?”

“Absolutely!” Annis exclaimed, excitement bubbling over.

Madisyn joined them in picking out horses. Unexpectedly, Teresa and her group walked over.

Liza nudged Teresa. “Teresa, can we join your brother for dinner tonight? Are you having dinner with him?”

“He might be meeting with clients. I shouldn’t disturb them,” Teresa replied dismissively.

“But today’s supposed to be a day off. Any clients today would likely be more informal contacts,” Liza argued. “I heard he’s staying in the main villa right next to ours. It must be incredible, and the dinner exceptional.”

Teresa’s irritation grew. Damn it, if she could go, she certainly would have. The truth was, she didn’t have the influence to join such gatherings.

“Since I’m here with you guys, I’ll have dinner with you,” Teresa said, trying to appear accommodating.

“We could all go with you to meet Mr. Johns,” Liza suggested eagerly.

The others joined in, curiosity lighting up their faces. “I’ve never seen him up close. Teresa, aren’t we your friends? Can’t we come?”

“Yeah, dining with him would be a dream come true,” they chimed in.

Feeling cornered, Teresa noticed Madisyn selecting a horse and sauntered over with a raised eyebrow. “Oh, Madisyn, you want to try horseback riding? Be careful. Try not to fall!”

Her intent was merely to taunt Madisyn, but Liza chimed in, “Is horseback riding really suitable for someone like you? Madisyn, you should dismount before you make a fool of yourself! Horse riding suits Teresa better.”

“If you’re looking for something to do, why not go shovel manure at the village entrance?” Madisyn responded without a trace of emotion, incredulous at their audacity.

Feeling insulted, Liza retorted sharply, “I’m just stating facts. Did that upset you? It seems you still fail to recognize the difference in class between you and Teresa. Would you dare to challenge Teresa in horseback riding?”

Teresa was taken aback. When had she ever suggested she wanted to compete with Madisyn? Fortunately, she had tried horseback riding before.

Noticing Madisyn’s hesitation in choosing a horse, Teresa smirked slightly. A competition didn’t seem so far-fetched after all. “Madisyn, are you up for a challenge?” Teresa asked, a gleam in her eye.

Madisyn recognized the setup but was amused by their boldness. How many times had these people been outmatched by her? Yet, they still dared to stir up trouble.

Madisyn answered, “Why wouldn’t I? But a mere race sounds boring.”

Teresa raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Are you proposing a bet?”

Madisyn replied calmly, “If you lose, you confess every lie you’ve told others. How does that sound?”

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